ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,260/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) RN position is available in an acute care facility located in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing primary care in a critical care setting, managing complex patient conditions, and performing advanced skills such as titrating drips and caring for sedated, ventilated patients, including those with tracheostomies and central lines. The position requires a dedicated healthcare professional committed to delivering exceptional patient care on a 12-hour day shift schedule.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, Days Only
- Required Qualifications: Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association) certifications, minimum 1 year of ICU experience, and strong skills in PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline care, and titration of vasoactive drips.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with respiratory failure, post-surgical care, post-CVA, trauma patients, and knowledge of telemetry monitoring.
- Float: ICU RNs may float to medical-surgical units.
- Additional Information: The unit comprises 8 beds with a 1:2-3 nurse-to-patient ratio. Nurses provide primary ICU care, supported by house supervision 24/7, in-house respiratory therapy, and ongoing tele-health consultations after hours. Standard dress code is scrubs only, with OSF-approved T-shirts permitted. Orientation includes classroom training and two on-unit shifts with a preceptor.
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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