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: 12/15/2025
• 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 ICU position in a high acuity unit requiring ACLS, BLS, and an active IL RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in an 8-bed high acuity intensive care unit (ICU) within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes respiratory failure, post-surgical, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-stroke (CVA), post-trauma, and cardiac patients
• Nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:2-3
• Care for sedated, ventilated patients including titration of vasopressors, pain control and sedation drips
• Perform and manage PEG tube feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline usage and care, and care for tracheostomy patients
• Common titratable drips include Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine, and Cardizem
• All beds are hard-wired to Phillips telemetry monitors, centrally monitored by in-unit telemetry techs
• Epic charting system is used
• Night shifts are 12 hours (7p–7a) with rotating weekends and holidays
• ICU RNs may float to the Medical/Surgical unit
• RNs provide primary care in the ICU as there are no CNAs or patient care techs assigned
• House Supervisor is available 24/7 and RT is in-house at all times
• Tele-health MD support available after hours
• Scrubs are required; any color is permitted and only approved t-shirts may be worn
• Includes classroom orientation and two unit-based shifts with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage required as part of rotation
• No current call or standby requirements, but may be subject to change
• No COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employment
• Local candidates living within 50 miles are eligible for local rates

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at the time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum of 1 year ICU RN experience required
• Experience with ventilators, tracheostomy, sedated patients, and titrating drips required
• Experience with Epic EMR is preferred
• Must be able to perform all required physical duties associated with ICU care

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-642149. 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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