Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: TravelJob Summary:
The ICU Registered Nurse (RN) position in Springfield, Illinois, involves providing specialized care within a Level I trauma center ICU. This role requires delivering high-quality patient care to critically ill adult patients, including trauma, burn, medical, and cardiac overflow cases. Candidates are expected to bring their Illinois nursing license on the first day of the assignment. The position is scheduled for night shifts, and flexibility around floating within scope is provided to meet the facilitys operational needs.
Job Details:
- Location: Springfield, Illinois
- Shift: 3x12 Nights (6:45 PM 7:15 AM)
- Schedule: Nights, Minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: IL license; Certifications including BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), TNS (Trauma Nursing Society); Minimum 1 year ICU experience; Cerner charting system experience; Prior experience in adult neuro, medical, or surgical ICU preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Post Craniotomy, Post Neurosurgery management, Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization, Neuro ICU, and trauma/burn ICU.
- Additional Information: The role involves managing ports, arterial lines, chest tubes, ventilators, PICC lines, and participating in complex critical care procedures such as ICP monitoring, CVA management, and hypothermia protocols. The position requires handling multi-organ dysfunction, trauma, and stroke patients, with on-call duties and floating to other ICU units as needed.
- Certifications required upon submission: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, TNS.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year ICU experience required, with 18 months in a unit-specific role preferred.
- Candidate must have active IL license and be able to work scheduled shifts on 07/06/2026.
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 . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care UnitAbout Cross Country NursesYou 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
