Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,860 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel Nurse RN in ICU for Evanston, IL. The role covers neuro and stroke critical care with rotating day/night shifts and a 12-hour schedule, totaling 36 hours per week.

Required: IL RN license, BLS and ACLS, 2+ years ICU experience, and EPIC charting proficiency. Travel assignments adjust across nearby facilities; orientation and credentials must be completed prior to start.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license and BLS/ACLS certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience focused on Neuro and Stroke.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records and EKG proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care in ICU for neuro and stroke patients.
• Rotate day and night shifts; 36 hours per week.
• Float to related units or facilities as needed (Skokie, Highland Park, Glenbrook).

Skills

ICU Nursing

Neuro/Stroke care

EPIC charting

BLS certified

ACLS certified

Illinois RN license

EKG testing

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/04/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position in Evanston, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized critical care to patients with neuro and stroke needs, working rotating day/night shifts. The assignment offers a dynamic environment that requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and experience with electronic charting systems.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 36 hours per week, rotating day and night shifts.
• Required Qualifications: Illinois licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, specifically in Neuro and Stroke, with experience in EPIC electronic charting. Must have a passed EKG test of 80% or higher at submission.
• Preferred Qualifications: None listed.
• Float: Must be flexible to float to other units and potentially other facilities such as Skokie, Highland Park, and Glenbrook.
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.
• On-Call Requirements: None.
• Holiday Requirements: As needed.
• Notes: Submission must include an updated resume, Skills Checklist completed within 12 months, one reference completed within 12 months, and Illinois license verification. Orientation is scheduled on Mondays, with 8 hours paid at orientation. Credentials are due Thursday before start date.

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

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