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: 10/12/2026
Duration: 12 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position available in Evanston, IL. This role involves night or rotating day/night shifts, with a scheduled workweek of 36 hours. The position requires strong ICU experience, particularly in Neuro and Stroke care, along with required licensure and certifications. The assignment offers an immediate start date with a duration through early January 2027.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Nights or Rotating Day/Nights, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: IL license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification, 2+ years of ICU experience with Neuro and Stroke specialization, EPIC charting experience, passed EKG test of 80% or higher, and submission of an updated resume, skills checklist (completed within 12 months), reference (completed within 12 months), and IL license verification.
Floating: Must be flexible to float to other units and potentially other facilities including Skokie, Highland Park, and Glenbrook.
Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend on-call.
Start Date: 10/12/2026
End Date: 01/02/2027
Notes: Orientation is scheduled on Mondays, with 8 hours paid orientation hours; credentials are due the Thursday prior to start.
Additional Information: Submit all required documents as specified and ensure completion of the skills checklist and reference within the designated timeframes.
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 #1323339. 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
Evanston, IL
Skills
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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