Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary:
An ICU Nurse position is available in Marion, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients in a step-down level of care within a 18-bed ICU unit. Candidates are required to bring their Illinois nursing license on the first day. The position offers a 12-hour night shift schedule, with an emphasis on strong neuro assessment skills, critical thinking, and adaptability.

Job Details:

• Location: Marion, Illinois
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum, with the possibility of 48 hours upon request
• Required Qualifications: Current Illinois nursing license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; two years of ICU experience (prefer three), at least one travel assignment completed; associate degree or certification level education; valid Illinois license
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with tPA administration/assessments, massive transfusion protocols including Belmont, strong neuro assessment skills, and proficiency in tele/ECG interpretation, ETT/vent management, sedation titration, sepsis care, post-Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) therapeutic hypothermia protocols, and managing vasoactive medications
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Additional Information: GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation week. Travelers are guaranteed set hours per week, except during holidays when the unit is closed. Experience includes working in a mixed ICU and step-down level of care with patient ratios of 2:1 and 3:1, respectively.
• Certifications must be attached upon submission.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.