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

Job Summary:
An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse is sought for a 36-bed ICU in an unspecified location. The role involves providing specialized critical care in a high-acuity environment, with responsibilities aligned to the units neuro, cardiac, and medical-surgical specialties. The position requires a dedicated healthcare professional capable of delivering quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Job Details:

• Position: ICU Nurse
• Location: Unspecified
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: IL License, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, EPIC Charting experience, 2+ years of ICU experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Additional Information: The ICU has 36 beds divided equally among neuro, cardiac, and medical-surgical units. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:2 or 2-3 depending on patient acuity. Orientation occurs on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with 6 hours of paid orientation before the start date. Credential verification is required by Thursday before the shift begins. No on-call or holiday requirements unless needed.
• Submission Requirements: Updated resume, Skills Checklist (completed within 12 months), one reference (completed within 12 months), IL license verification.

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