American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Quincy, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position in a Level II Trauma acute care setting requiring active IL RN licensure and ICU trauma experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 16-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) serving a variety of medical, surgical, trauma, and neuro patients
• Setting is an acute care hospital with Level II Trauma designation
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2
• 12-hour night shifts, three shifts per week starting at 7
• Every other weekend coverage required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Participate in holiday rotation with core staff
• Floating may occur, primarily as a 'help all' to PCU or CVICU
• Allscripts EMR system is used
• Unit performs advanced ICU procedures including CRRT (prismaflex), TTM (Arctic Sun), mass transfusions, bedside procedures, and requires titration of common ICU drips
• RNs care for a diverse patient population including trauma, neuro, post-surgical, and critically ill medical patients
• Charge nurse or house supervisor available with supportive nursing aides present
• 24/7 intensivist, hospitalist, and respiratory therapy coverage
• Nurses manage advanced respiratory devices including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Orientation includes a 12–14 hour shift with competencies and unit training
• Scrub color is black
• First day includes general facility orientation and computer modules

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required; PALS preferred
• At least 1 year of RN experience in ICU within a Level I or Level II Trauma center
• Experience in hospitals with 300+ beds required
• Proven ability to titrate various ICU drips including Precedex, pressors, antiarrhythmics, and sedatives
• CRRT experience highly preferred
• Comfort with interpreting ECG strips required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-651414. 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: Travel RN - ICU

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