Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Evanston, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$1,860/weekOverview
- Start Date08/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
The organization is seeking an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse for a rotating shift position in Evanston, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized patient care in the ICU setting, with a focus on neuro and stroke patient management, adhering to clinical standards and protocols.
Job Details
- Location: Evanston, Illinois
- Schedule: Rotating shift, with working hours of 12 hours per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Illinois Nurse License, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification, EPIC charting experience, 2+ years of strong ICU experience specifically in Neuro and Stroke, knowledge of EKG interpretation with a passing score of 80% or higher at submission, submitted with a passed EKG test, resume (updated), Skills Checklist (completed within 12 months), One Reference (completed within 12 months), IL License Verification
- Preferred Qualifications: Flexibility to float to other units and potentially other facilities such as Skokie, Highland Park, Glenbrook; availability to work on weekends; orientation hours of 8 hours paid, scheduled on Mondays; credentials required by Thursday before start
- Additional Information: Must be flexible to float to other units and facilities; weekend requirements are every other weekend; no on-call duty; holiday work as needed; orientation hours are scheduled on Mondays
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.
Evanston, IL
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