Travel Surgical ICU RN - $2,239 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/26/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 26, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring Level I trauma and ICU experience with active IL licensure. Details Acute care Surgical ICU unit with 13 beds Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:2, occasionally 1:1 or 1:3 Patient population includes post-surgical, open abdomens, multi-system trauma, and endovascular cases RNs responsible for titrating drips including pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin RNs responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips, with monitor techs also present Charge nurse available on each shift and may take an assignment as staffing allows, plus 24/7 house supervisor support Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit at a 1:10 ratio Intensivist in house approximately 0700-1900 with telemedicine intensivist support and on-call attending coverage afterward Respiratory therapy available in the ICU 24/7 with ventilator, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment 12-hour day shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm Weekend requirement of 6 shifts in a 6 week period Holiday coverage required every other holiday No call or standby requirement Floating required, with travelers floated to a lower level of care taking a full team assignment (3 patients on Stepdown or 5-6 patients in general medicine) Uses EPIC EMR Requirements Active IL RN license required Current certifications: BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA) Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required Level I trauma center experience required Prior ICU experience required BSN not required for this position Additional Information Unit-specific orientation includes 8 hours learning EPIC, 8 hours with an educator, 4 hours of shadowing, and 12 hours with a preceptor on the unit No specific scrub color or dress code required Negative drug screen required for all panels as facility is a Drug-Free Campus COVID vaccination not required No radius rule restricts eligibility, though local rates apply to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility American Traveler Job ID P-766908. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Surgical ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.