Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,203 per week in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,203 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title: ICU RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience License: Active state license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - Ability to interpret EKG strips - Proficiency in care of ventilated patients - Advanced knowledge in titrating vasopressors - Experience with arterial lines and central lines Description: The unit consists of 20 beds. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 RN to 2 patients. The primary diagnoses include Sepsis, ARDS, Pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, and Overdose. RNs are required to titrate drips, including a variety of vasoactive and cardioactive medications. Charge RNs are available as staffing allows, and there is a house supervisor present 24/7. Patient care techs are available on the unit, with a ratio of 1 PCT to 10 patients. Intensivists are in-house from approximately 0700 to 1900, with telemedicine support available afterward. RNs are required to troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment, including vents and high-flow systems. Telemetry monitors are present in the unit, and nurses are responsible for reading and interpreting strips. The shifts are from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Weekend requirements include every other weekend for day shifts on Saturday and Sunday. Holiday requirements depend on staffing needs. Travelers float first, with specified patient ratios in lower levels of care. Dress code includes scrubs, with no specific colors required, but sweatshirts are not allowed. Unit-specific orientation includes learning relevant systems and shadowing.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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