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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position providing care for critically ill patients in an acute care setting. The role involves managing complex clinical conditions, supporting advanced therapies, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team. The schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; weekend and holiday coverage is typically required every other occurrence.

Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience; active Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); demonstrated ability to care for patients receiving ventilator support, temporary pacemakers, balloon pumps, hemodynamic monitoring, bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), and titratable intravenous medication infusions.

Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Additional Information: Patient assignments typically follow a 1:3 ratio for actual intensive care patients. Common patient conditions include ST-elevation myocardial infarction, third-degree heart block, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, sepsis, and influenza. Required clinical skills include titrating medications such as diltiazem, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, norepinephrine, vasopressin, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, and phenylephrine. Respiratory equipment ranges from nasal cannula support through mechanical ventilation. Monitor technicians are available, and registered nurses review cardiac rhythm strips three times per shift. One full shift of department-specific orientation is provided. Scrubs may be any color; closed-toe shoes and good personal hygiene are required.

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 1347937. 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