ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in a healthcare facility located in the region will provide specialized critical care to patients with complex medical needs. This role involves managing ventilated, sedated, or post-surgical patients, including those requiring PEG tube care, CVC/PICC/Midline care, and titration of vasopressors and pain control drips. The position offers opportunities to work with advanced telemetry monitoring and participate in a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Nurse, Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
• Shift: Nights, Shift Hours: 12, Minimum Hours Per Week: 36
• Required Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)
• Education/Experience: Active IL license or application process initiated; minimum one year of ICU experience required.
• Responsibilities include providing primary ICU care, managing ventilated and sedated patients, performing PEG tube and CVC/PICC/Midline care, and titrating various drips including vasopressors, sedatives, and insulin.
• The ICU has 8 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3.
• Critical care equipment such as ventilators, Cpap, BiPap, and high flow systems are used, with RNs expected to troubleshoot and monitor these devices.
• Shifts are 12 hours, with weekend, holiday, and call rotations as required.
• The unit features centralized telemetry monitors, with all ICU beds wired with Phillips telemetry monitors.
• Orientation includes classroom instruction and two shift preceptor days.
• No information regarding supervisor or float requirements beyond floating to Medical-Surgical (MS) units if needed.

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

Posted Date: 2026-11-06