Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,860 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chicago, 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 organization is seeking an experienced ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse for night shifts at a healthcare facility in Chicago, Illinois. The position involves providing critical patient care in a fast-paced inpatient environment, with scheduled nights from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. This role offers an opportunity to work within a team dedicated to delivering high-quality critical care services.

Job Details:

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, 36 hours/week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois nursing license, CPR certification, ACLS certification, NIHSS certification, minimum 2 years ICU experience, and active certifications. Epic experience preferred.
• Additional Information:
  • Start date: 08/09/2026
  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Floating: Float rotation may be required to all other inpatient units.
  • On-call requirement: Not applicable
  • Orientation: Monday, with a total of 12 hours of orientation (6 hours non-billable) prior to start date.
  • Submit application with resume, one reference from the past year, skills checklist, and all active certifications.
• Note: This position involves working in a high-acuity environment requiring precise clinical skills and adaptability.

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 #1290333. 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