Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,280 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Marion, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 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 Marion, Illinois. This contract is set for 13 weeks with an immediate start date. The role involves working night shift hours in a busy ICU environment, providing critical care to a diverse patient population with a focus on neuro assessments, sepsis protocols, and ventilator management. The position emphasizes resilience, critical thinking, and strong assessment skills to support the facilitys ICU team. Job Details: Location: Marion, Illinois Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week Required Qualifications: Current Illinois nursing license; American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; a minimum of 2 years ICU experience (preferably 3); at least one travel assignment completed. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with tPA administration and assessments, massive transfusion protocols (Belmont). Shift Notes: Night shifts; 12 hours per shift; every other weekend and holiday rotation; holiday hours are subject to change. Additional Information: The unit has 18 beds, serving both ICU and step-down patients with patient ratios of 2:1 for ICU and 3:1 for step-down. The team values hard workers, resilience, adaptability, and social candidates with excellent assessment and critical thinking skills. The facility may require floating to step-down care if needed. 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 Posted Date: 2026-08-07 Cross Country Job ID 1285212. 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