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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse Location: Not Specified. This position involves providing specialized care for surgical patients within a critical care setting. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care while managing complex assessments, titrations, and interventions in a fast-paced ICU environment.
Job Details
Position: Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse
Qualifications: Valid active Illinois license or confirmation of application process, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), 1 year of ICU experience preferred.
Responsibilities: Provide care to post-surgical, trauma, and multi-system patients, including titration of drips such as pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin. Read and interpret tele monitor strips, manage ventilators and monitoring equipment, and collaborate with in-house intensivists and hospitalist teams.
Additional Info: Staff may float to lower levels of care, treating 3 patients on a step-down unit or 5-6 in general medical environments. Orientation includes training with EPIC, shadowing, and preceptor support.
Submission Requirements: Last four digits of SSN, active IL license status, and confirmation of the candidates understanding of the agencys policies and requirements.
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 #1330178. 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
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Insulinunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Surgical intensive Care Unit (SICU)unmatched
Titrationunmatched
Vasoconstrictorunmatched
Ventilatorunmatched
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