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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit. The role provides direct care for critically ill patients in an acute care setting, including respiratory failure, postoperative recovery, cardiac conditions, trauma, and other complex diagnoses.

Responsibilities include ventilator support, titration of critical care infusions, respiratory equipment troubleshooting, and comprehensive patient monitoring.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts are 12 hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Active Illinois registered nurse license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated Minimum of 1 year of experience Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

American Heart Association (AHA) Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Intensive Care Unit assignment with approximately 1 nurse to 23 patients Care may include respiratory failure, postoperative patients, wound care, intravenous antibiotics, cerebrovascular accident recovery, trauma, and cardiac conditions Required clinical skills include percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube care and feedings; central venous catheter (CVC), peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), and midline care; and tracheostomy management Care of sedated and mechanically ventilated patients is required Registered nurses titrate vasopressors, sedation, pain-control, insulin, cardiac, and other critical-care infusions Respiratory equipment may include ventilators, continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, and high-flow oxygen systems Weekend coverage is required every other weekend and as needed to fill schedule gaps Holiday rotation is required Orientation includes classroom training and two shifts with a preceptor Scrubs are required; approved facility-designated T-shirts may also be worn 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 1349224. 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