Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,440 per week
Job Summary
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse (RN) position is located in Quincy, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized patient care in a Level II Trauma Center ICU with a 16-bed unit, including MICU and SICU environments. The nurse will be responsible for managing critically ill patients with complex diagnoses, utilizing advanced clinical skills, and working within a high-acuity setting to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Location: Quincy, IL
- Shift Schedule: 12-hour days shift, with scheduled hours of 36 per week
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license
- Minimum of 1 year of ICU experience
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification
Preferred Qualifications
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
- Experience pulling sheaths
- Experience in Level 2 trauma centers or above
Responsibilities
- Managing critically ill patients
- Including those requiring CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
- Ventilator management
- Titration of drips (preceedex, pressors, antiarrhythmics)
- Bedside procedures such as trach insertions, CT insertions, bronchoscopy, arterial line insertions, organ recovery (procurement only), and monitoring neurological status with 24-hour EEG
Operational Details
- Charge nurse may take on an assignment
- Nights may require dual roles including house supervisor
- Staff includes nurse aides with appropriate nurse-patient ratios
Team & Support
- 24/7 intensivist/hospitalist coverage with physicians and nurse practitioners
Equipment & Technology
- All respiratory equipment
- Tele monitors with Dreger brand
- Remote monitor techs interpret strip readings
Scheduling & Flexibility
- Schedule out six weeks in advance
- Every other weekend required
- Holiday rotation
- Minimal floating to PCU or CVICU when needed
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