Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,170/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse position is located in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing care to critically ill patients, including those with trauma, post-surgical conditions, and multi-system trauma. Candidates must hold an active Illinois license and are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated, BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA) certifications, 1 year of ICU experience, and at least 1 year of clinical experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Level I trauma, ICU skills, and proficiency in titrating drips such as pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin.
- Float: Float rotation may be required, including coverage on stepdown and general medical units with varying patient loads.
- Additional Information: The role includes participation in holiday shifts every other holiday, and the nurse will receive unit-specific orientation, including training with EPIC and shadowing with a preceptor.
- Other Details: Standard unit notes and policies apply, including compliance with the organizations drug-free campus policy and submission of the last four digits of the clinicians SSN and middle initial for application purposes.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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