Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary An ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse) position is available in a healthcare facility within the specified location. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for critically ill patients in a neuro ICU setting, managing advanced equipment and complex medical conditions. The position requires adherence to facility protocols and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
Position: ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse)
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or application initiation, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, and certification in NIH Stroke Scale (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale).
Common patient diagnoses/types: Ventricle, strokes with or without TPA, post craniectomy, acute stroke management.
Responsibilities: Managing ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, administering TPA, titrating drips per physician orders, troubleshooting RT equipment (vents, Cpap, Bipap, high flow), interpreting telemetry strips, and performing patient care tasks with nurse aides.
Additional Information: The unit has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, with a charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7. Staff may float to any hospital unit, including intermediate and general floors, with specified ratios. Orientation includes 20 hours of unit-specific training.
Submission Requirements: The candidate must provide the last four digits of their SSN, active Illinois license or proof of application, understanding of OSF's Drug-Free Campus policy, and confirm available start date.
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 #1324888. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Peoria, IL
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
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