Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Arlington Heights, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position located in the specified facility. This role involves providing advanced patient care in a 36-bed ICU with a patient ratio of approximately 1:2 or 2-3 depending on acuity. The assignment includes night shifts, with scheduled hours of 12 hours per shift, starting on 08/30/2026, and concluding on 11/22/2026. The position requires strong ICU experience and current licensure.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Illinois License, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); 2+ years of ICU experience; experience with EPIC charting; valid license in Illinois.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Float: As Needed.
• Additional Information: ICU team cares for neuro, cardiac, and medical-surgical patients. Nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:2 or 2-3 depending on patient acuity. Orientation is scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays, with 6 hours of paid orientation hours. Credentials are due the Thursday prior to start date. Candidates must submit an updated resume, completed skills checklist (within 12 months), and a reference (within 12 months).

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