Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,260 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing/ housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois. This assignment focuses on ICU cardiovascular care and may require floating to Medical Surgical units when staff is short.

Responsibilities include using the nursing process, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, administering medications, documenting care, developing care plans, and supporting performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Nursing License, CPR, ACLS, NIHSS certification, graduate of an accredited nursing program, and at least 1 year of experience.
• ICU/Cardiac care experience preferred for CVICU travel assignments.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team to care for patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per approved techniques and laws.
• Document care according to standards and develop patient care plans.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and support other units as needed.

Skills

ICU experience

Cardiac care

RN license

Education

Illinois nursing license

CPR certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

An experienced registered nurse (RN) specializing in intensive care unit (ICU) cardiovascular at an organization in Illinois. This role involves providing high-quality care within Medical Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry, Stroke Neuro, Step-Down Intensive Care Unit, and ICU units. Candidates with extensive cardiac experience and ICU background are preferred, and flexibility to float to Medical Surgical as needed is required.

Job Details

• Position Description: We are seeking an experienced RN for our Medical Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry, Stroke Neuro, Step-Down ICU, and ICU units. The candidate must have ICU experience and extensive Cardiac expertise.
• Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: Current Illinois Nursing License, CPR, ACLS, NIHSS certification, graduate of an accredited nursing program, and at least 1 year of experience in a relevant clinical setting.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Utilize nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients; administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved techniques and laws; document care according to standards; develop and implement patient care plans; participate in performance improvement activities; support other units as needed with clinical expertise; utilize critical thinking regarding patient safety and elevate issues appropriately.
• Additional Information: The position entails quick start with an established start date of 11/02/2026 and end date of 02/01/2027.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1335148. 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 Cardiovascular

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