Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,205 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse position is located in Rockford, Illinois. The role involves providing specialized care to critical care patients with experience in critical care units, including those with CCU (Coronary Care Unit) cases. The position requires commitment to a 12-hour day shift, with the expectation of working every other weekend and holiday shifts. The assignment begins on 08/24/2026, and candidates must meet specific clinical and residency qualifications.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications. Experience in mid-large hospital settings with critical care unit patients, including with CCU cases, is preferred. Must have at least 0 years of experience, be available for a 13-week assignment, and reside more than 50 miles from the facility's address.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with CCU patients and prior mid-large hospital experience.
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Candidates must demonstrate experience with critical care patients and show relevant certifications on the resume. Flexibility for every other weekend and holiday shifts is essential.

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 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