Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,165 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position available in Evanston, IL. This role involves night or rotating day/night shifts, with a scheduled workweek of 36 hours. The position requires strong ICU experience, particularly in Neuro and Stroke care, along with required licensure and certifications. The assignment offers an immediate start date with a duration through early January 2027.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Nights or Rotating Day/Nights, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: IL license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification, 2+ years of ICU experience with Neuro and Stroke specialization, EPIC charting experience, passed EKG test of 80% or higher, and submission of an updated resume, skills checklist (completed within 12 months), reference (completed within 12 months), and IL license verification.
• Floating: Must be flexible to float to other units and potentially other facilities including Skokie, Highland Park, and Glenbrook.
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend on-call.
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• End Date: 01/02/2027
• Notes: Orientation is scheduled on Mondays, with 8 hours paid orientation hours; credentials are due the Thursday prior to start.
• Additional Information: Submit all required documents as specified and ensure completion of the skills checklist and reference within the designated timeframes.

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 # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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