Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $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: 11/22/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit Evanston, IL. This position supports the care of critically ill patients in a high-acuity inpatient setting, with a focus on neurological and stroke populations. The role requires rotating day and night shifts, strong critical care experience, and collaboration across inpatient units.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Illinois license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • At least 2 years of strong Intensive Care Unit experience, specifically in neurological and stroke care
  • Experience with EPIC charting
  • Passed electrocardiogram (EKG) test
• Preferred Qualifications: At least 5 years of experience in critical care.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Typical patient assignment ratio is 1:2, with occasional 1:3 assignments.
  • Classroom and electrocardiogram (EKG) orientation is scheduled during the day, followed by unit orientation.
  • No on-call requirement.

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 #1346822. 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