Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mattoon, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit nursing position supporting adult patients age 16 and older in a 14-bed critical care setting. The role provides care for patients with sepsis, shock, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), acute kidney injury (AKI), vascular conditions, strokes, ventilators, and tracheostomies.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts, 10-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: At least one year of intensive care experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.

Additional Information: Provides care for adult patients age 16 and older in a 14-bed intensive care setting. Clinical conditions include sepsis, shock, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), acute kidney injury (AKI), vascular conditions, strokes, ventilators, and tracheostomies.

Experience with Impella devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) using PrisMax is preferred. May float to progressive care or medical-surgical units. Assignment dates are 11/16/2026 through 02/13/2027.

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 Posted Date: 2026-10-22 Cross Country Job ID 1324028. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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