Travel Nurse RN - CCU - Coronary Care - $2,215 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CCU - Coronary Care for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CCU - Coronary Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/04/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Coronary Care Unit (CCU) Registered Nurse position in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized cardiac care on the night shift, emphasizing expertise in titratable drips, bi-pap, and long-term ventilator management. The nurse will be responsible for delivering high-level telemetry and cardiac patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Illinois Registered Nurse License; BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications; 5 years minimum experience in a CCU or high-level telemetry setting; proficient with titratable drips, bi-pap, and long-term vents. Must be a strong cardiac nurse, with no rehabilitation background required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Over 5 years of experience, IMCU and CCU experience.
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: This position begins as soon as possible with a start date of 09/27/2026 and concludes on 01/17/2027. The assignment includes 12 hours of orientation and 6 hours of non-billable time. This is a bi-weekly paid position with credentials due the Thursday before the start date.

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: 2026-09-28

Cross Country Job ID #1309740. 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 / Coronary 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