Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,955 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse position is located in the Midwest region. This role involves providing specialized critical care to adult patients in a magnet-designated acute care hospital. The candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care within a fast-paced environment, supporting the critical needs of the facilitys ICU unit.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, with shifts starting at 6:45 PM and ending at 7:15 AM.
• Required Qualifications: 2 years of ICU experience, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, and candidate must have completed required skills such as line insertion and intubation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with hypothermia protocols, CRRT / CVVHD, IABP, and electronic fetal heart monitoring.
• Float: Float rotation within scope to meet facility needs, including IMCU and ICU units.
• Open to accommodating block schedule: No
• Location: 4500 Memorial Drive, Belville, Illinois
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Experience: Minimum of 0 years required, though 2 years of ICU experience is preferred.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required.
• Additional Information: Assistance with advanced procedures such as line insertion, intubation, hypothermia protocols, and CRRT / CVVHD is expected. The unit supports adult cardiac and pulmonary patient care, including ventilator management and vascular access.

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 #1253769. 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