Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,115 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare organization is seeking experienced ICU/CCU Registered Nurses in Jacksonville, Illinois. This critical care position involves managing adult patients in a 4-bed Intensive Care Unit with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Candidates are required to bring their Illinois license on the first day of the assignment. The role entails night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The position offers opportunities for clinical skill development in a supportive environment.

Job Details:

• Location: Jacksonville, Illinois
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM 7:30 AM) with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license, minimum 2 years' ICU/CCU experience, certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). No minimum experience requirement beyond the specified 2 years.
• Preferred Qualifications: Cerner electronic medical record (EMR) experience, previous hospital or ICU experience in a critical access or magnet hospital setting.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours weekly
• Float: Required; candidates will float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed.
• Additional Information:
  • Clinical expertise in interpreting and managing dysrhythmias, multi-system organ failure, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care, IV therapy including paralytics and sedatives, and ventilator management.
  • Proficiency in assisting with chest tube management, BiPAP and CPAP support, suctioning, infection prevention protocols, and use of PPE.
  • Candidates must have experience with Cerner charting system and be prepared to submit two to three interview times.
  • All candidates must have received the flu vaccine or have valid medical/religious exemptions.
  • The assignment begins on 07/20/2026, with the expectation of completing onboarding and compliance requirements prior to start.

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 #1278926. 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