Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,165 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: 09/27/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nursing position located in the Chicago suburbs. This role involves providing specialized critical care to neuro and stroke patients in a hospital setting. The position is scheduled for overnight shifts, with a start date of September 27, 2026, and a contract duration of 12 weeks.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: IL license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications, EPIC charting experience, two or more years of strong ICU experience specifically in neuro and stroke care; submit with a passed EKG test.
• Preferred Qualifications: Five or more years of ICU experience.
• Additional Information: Orientation includes eight hours of non-billable classroom and EKG training on the first day, followed by a 12-hour unit orientation. The position requires willingness to float to other inpatient units and Northshore worksites including Skokie, Highland Park, and Glenbrook. The role does not include on-call duties or weekend requirements, but involves working every other holiday as needed. Certifications are 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

Cross Country Job ID #1316743. 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