Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Galesburg, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
This ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing position is located in Galesburg, Illinois. The role involves providing specialized care for critically ill patients in a 6-bed ICU with private rooms. Candidates will be responsible for managing patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, post-surgical bowel resection, COPD, and DKA, among others. The position requires working night shifts with a schedule of 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Job Details:
- Location: Galesburg, Illinois
- Shift Schedule: 12-hour nights, approximately 36 hours per week
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) from the American Heart Association
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois Registered Nurse license or confirmation that application has been initiated, two years of ICU or general ICU background experience with titration of vasopressors, vent care, insulin drips, CPR certification, familiarity with EKG interpretation, and ability to manage vasopressors, paralytics, BiCarb, and insulin drips.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in ICU or ICU-equivalent setting.
- Department: Medical Surgical ICU with 6 beds, private rooms
- Patient Ratios: 1 RN to 2 patients
- Equipment and Technology: EMR system is EPIC; vents, BiPAP, CPAP available; telemedicine managed by a telemetry technician; 24/7 pharmacy coverage; the hospitalist is in-house from 12 PM to 7 AM with e-ICU support.
- Unit Notes: Telemetry is managed by a telemetry technician on the unit. Vasopressors, paralytics, BiCarb, and insulin drips are administered by staff.
- Additional Requirements: Last four digits of the clinicians SSN, active Illinois RN license or confirmation of application in process, understanding of facilitys drug-free policy, and requested time off confirmation.
- Additional Notes: Unit requires EKG interpretation skills; orientation includes two shifts; float to intermediate care if needed; no specific scrub color required.
- Holidays: May be scheduled to work if falling on their scheduled weekend.
- Notes entered: 8/1/2025.
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Cancellation Policy: 12 hours per 13 weeks
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 #1291082. 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