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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/10/2025
• 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 Neuro ICU assignment in Illinois requiring an active IL RN license and strong neuro critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an 18-bed Neuro ICU within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes ventricular drains, stroke patients (with or without tPA), and craniectomy cases
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:2
• Care involves ventriculostomy, ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, titration of various IV drips, and acute stroke management
• RNs use ventilators, Cpap, Bipap, and high flow equipment
• Phillips monitors are used for telemetry and nurses interpret their own strips
• Electronic charting is performed using Epic, and experience is required
• Work schedule is three 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) per week, including rotating weekends and holidays
• Travelers are required to float first and may be assigned to intermediate and general care units
• Responsibilities include providing specialized nursing care to critically ill neuro patients and managing complex medical equipment
• RNs may assist with troubleshooting RT equipment and are responsible for reading and interpreting their own cardiac strips
• Charge nurse or house supervisor is present on each shift, with support from patient care techs
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 20 hours, split between one 8-hour and one 12-hour shift
• Travelers float first and may be assigned to other units with adjusted ratios
• COVID vaccination is not required for this assignment
• Local rates may apply for candidates living within 50 miles of the facility

Requirements

• Active IL RN license is required at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 1 year recent Neuro ICU experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA are mandatory
• NIH Stroke Scale certification and experience with ventriculostomies, ventilators, and acute stroke management are required
• Ability to titrate multiple types of drips as ordered by a physician
• Experience with Epic EMR is 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-627284. 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 - Neuro ICU

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