Registered Nurse / Intermediate Care Unit

Job Summary
Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in a Level I trauma center. This fast-paced assignment involves providing specialized care to adult patients with a variety of diagnoses, utilizing advanced cardiac and neurological skills. The RN will deliver high-quality patient care within a 38-bed unit, supporting interdisciplinary teams and utilizing Cerner charting systems.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois RN license, BLS certification, NIHSS certification, minimum 1 year of relevant experience, and experience in telemetry, neurology, and stepdown care.
• Preferred Qualifications: ACLS certification, experience with Cerner electronic charting, and level I trauma unit experience.
• Float: Will float as needed within scope to meet facility demands.
• Additional Information:
  • Need to interpret dysrhythmias, manage post-cardiac procedures, and handle ventilated patients.
  • Must be proficient in IV therapy, medication management, and advanced cardiac monitoring.
  • Experience with tracheostomy care, neuro trauma, orthopedic trauma, and wound care preferred.
  • The unit offers interdisciplinary support including respiratory therapy, radiology, and pharmacy.
  • Orientation includes 24 hours of virtual training; completion required within 1 week of start date.
  • Travelers must be prepared for high patient throughput with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, with charge nurses managing four patients.

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.