Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The ICU/Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Jacksonville, Illinois. This critical care role involves caring for adult patients with complex medical needs, including multi-system organ failure, dysrhythmias, and ventilated patients. The shift is scheduled for nights (7:00 PM 7:30 AM). Candidates are required to bring their active Illinois (IL) nursing license on the first day of the assignment.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights (19:00 07:30) with a minimum of 36 hours per week and a schedule of 12 hours per shift.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois (IL) nursing license, minimum of 2 years ICU experience, Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, multi-system organ failure, and IV insulin protocols is required. Proficiency in arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, and ventilator management is essential.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic and Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, Trauma Level 1 experience, teaching hospital experience.
- Additional Information: Mandatory float within scope of practice; candidates will float within the hospital or to nearby affiliated facilities as needed. This position requires successful completion of Cerner charting modules prior to start. Flu vaccination is required; medical or religious exemptions accepted.
- Schedule: As specified, the assignment begins on 07/06/2026. The professional may request time off on 07/17/2026-07/18/2026 and 09/10/2026-09/20/2026.
- Submission Requirements: Please provide 2-3 interview times upon submission. Candidates SSN and DOB are required at submittal. References can be pending; licensure must be active IL license in hand at the time of submission. Traveler must be prepared to float within the scope of practice.
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 #1272855. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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
