Travel ICU RN - $2,290 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level I trauma/burn ICU position requiring an active IL license and at least 2 years of ICU experience.

Details

• Work in the ICU of a 562-bed acute care hospital that is a Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility
• Primarily a trauma/burn ICU unit that also receives medical and cardiac overflow patients
• Average daily census of 10-12 patients with a typical ratio of 1:1 to 1:2-3
• Night shift schedule, working 3x12-hour shifts from 1845-0715
• Required to work every other weekend
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Any solid color scrubs permitted

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required and must be in hand at time of application
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• AHA or Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Level II trauma experience preferred
• Experience with critical care skills such as ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, CRRT, and titration of vasoactive/cardiac drips

Additional Information

• Provide direct critical care to trauma, burn, medical, and cardiac ICU patients
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO is ideally limited to no more than 5 days
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this position
• First day of the assignment consists of virtual, at-home orientation with required modules to be completed by 4:00 PM CST

American Traveler Job ID #P-736776. 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

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.