Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit Surgical (ICU Surgical) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in a healthcare facility. This role involves caring for post-surgical, trauma, and endovascular patients within a busy ICU environment. The RN will manage titratable drips, interpret patient strips, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The assignment requires a commitment to the specified schedule and relevant certifications.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour days shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or confirmation that application process has been initiated; BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association) certifications; at least 1 year of ICU experience; minimum required experience: 0 years
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Level I trauma, ICU settings, ventilators, and telemetry monitoring; ability to read and interpret strips; familiarity with EPIC charting system
Float: Float: Float rotation may be required
Additional Information: The unit is a surgical ICU with a patient ratio typically around 1:2, which may vary from 1:1 or 1:3. Staffing includes a charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7, with in-house hospitalists and intensivists on duty. RTs are available 24/7, and nurses are responsible for reading and interpreting strips. No specific scrub colors required, and orientation includes comprehensive training and shadowing. Weekend shifts (6 out of 6 weeks) and holiday coverage (every other holiday) are required. No call standby; floating to lower care levels is expected with a team.
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 #1312752. 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 Surgical
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
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