Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,860 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/21/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
An ICU Nurse position is available in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This role involves working in a 36-bed Intensive Care Unit with a focus on neuro, cardiac, and medical surgical intensive care. Candidates are required to bring their Illinois license on the first day of employment. The position requires a minimum of two years of strong ICU experience with EPIC charting.

Job Details:

• Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Experience Requirements: 2+ years of strong ICU experience, proficiency in EPIC charting; must hold an Illinois license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Illinois licensing, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, licensed in Illinois, 2+ years of ICU experience, EPIC charting proficiency
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: As Needed
• Additional Information: Orientation occurs on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Credentials must be submitted by Thursday prior to the start date. Orientation hours are 16 hours, with pay for these hours.
• Submission Requirements: Updated resume, Skills Checklist completed within the past 12 months, one reference completed within the past 12 months, Illinois license verification.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1260537. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus