Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,060 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: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
An ICU Nurse position is available in Marion, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients in a step-down level of care within a 18-bed ICU unit. Candidates are required to bring their Illinois nursing license on the first day. The position offers a 12-hour night shift schedule, with an emphasis on strong neuro assessment skills, critical thinking, and adaptability.

Job Details:

• Location: Marion, Illinois
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum, with the possibility of 48 hours upon request
• Required Qualifications: Current Illinois nursing license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; two years of ICU experience (prefer three), at least one travel assignment completed; associate degree or certification level education; valid Illinois license
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with tPA administration/assessments, massive transfusion protocols including Belmont, strong neuro assessment skills, and proficiency in tele/ECG interpretation, ETT/vent management, sedation titration, sepsis care, post-Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) therapeutic hypothermia protocols, and managing vasoactive medications
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Additional Information: GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation week. Travelers are guaranteed set hours per week, except during holidays when the unit is closed. Experience includes working in a mixed ICU and step-down level of care with patient ratios of 2:1 and 3:1, respectively.
• Certifications must be attached upon submission.

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 #1280598. 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