Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Evanston, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/09/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurse position is located in Evanston, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized critical care to patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. The position requires the ability to handle complex medical cases, work rotating shifts, and adapt to different units as needed, supporting the organizations commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Illinois nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, minimum of 2 years of ICU experience with experience in Neuro and Stroke, EPIC Charting skills, passed EKG test with a score of 80% or higher, ability to float to other units and facilities, experience using EPIC Electronic Medical Record. Must submit an updated resume, skills checklist completed within 12 months, one reference completed within 12 months, Illinois license verification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
- Additional Information:
- Orientation is scheduled on Mondays with 8 hours of paid orientation prior to start date.
- Credential requirements include submission of updated resume, skills checklist, reference, and Illinois license verification.
- The candidate must be flexible to float to other units and facilities, including Skokie, Highland Park, and Glenbrook.
- EKG test results of 80% or higher are required at submission.
- No on-call or weekend requirements.
- Start date is 08/09/2026.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1288685. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus