Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Kankakee, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Intermediate Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary IMCU (Intermediate Care Unit) RN - Nights, located within a healthcare organization, this role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients in a 22-bed intermediate care unit. The position requires clinical expertise, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
Position Description: Provides nursing care in an Intermediate Care Unit with a focus on cardiac and post-operative recovery, including cardiac catheterization, pacemakers, and COPD management. The unit features private beds, patient ratios of 1:5 during days and nights, and utilizes electronic health record systems for charting.
Required Qualifications: Current IL license in hand; BLS and ACLS certifications; minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in an acute care setting; experience with EPIC electronic medical record system; preferred travel experience; positive attitude; ICU experience a plus.
Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting from 11/16/2026 through 02/15/2027.
Additional Information: Must have a valid drivers license for submission consideration. The unit requires experience with titrable drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, nitro, insulin, heparin, dopamine, and dobutamine. Float to ICU or Med-Surg may be required, with a preference for candidates within 50 miles of the facility. Scrub color: Caribbean scrubs. The unit conducts a clinical prescreen as part of the hiring process; the hiring manager has 24 hours to accept or decline candidates recommended after prescreening.
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 #1327560. 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 / Intermediate 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.