Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,860 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: 08/09/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse position in Evanston, Illinois, involves providing critical care services in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The role requires adapting to float assignments to various units including Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Step-Down units as needed. This position supports working night shifts and emphasizes patient care in high-acuity situations.

Job Details:

• Location: Evanston, IL
• Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Illinois active license, CPR, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, Epic experience, and the ability to pass an EKG test; 2+ years of ICU, Cardiac, or Neuro experience; Valid state license, and active certifications
• Preferred Qualifications: Strong critical care skills
• Float: Float rotation may be required, including assignments to ED, ICU, or UCU to care for medical-surgical patients at affiliated units
• Orientation: Monday; credentials due by Thursday prior to start; total orientation of 16 hours (8 hours non-billable)
• Minimum Experience (Years): 0

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 #1285445. 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