Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,290 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• 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: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU/CCU RN for a night shift travel contract at a Critical Access, Magnet-designated hospital in Jacksonville, IL, requiring an active Illinois RN license and a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.

Details

• Critical Access, Magnet-designated hospital with a 4-bed ICU unit
• Patient ratio of 1:2 on all shifts
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (1900–0730)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility — all travelers are expected to float
• No on-call requirements
• Cerner EMR used; experience preferred
• Required cardiac monitoring skills include dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ failure care, 12-lead EKG acquisition, and IV insulin protocol management
• Required IV therapy skills include arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Required medication management skills include continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Required respiratory skills include BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube insertion/removal assistance, ventilated patient care, HFNC, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, and ventilator management
• Chronic and acute renal failure patient experience required
• Additional clinical competencies include infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE use, and wound/surgical drain management

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required — pending licensure is not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/CCU nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) — must be active and from AHA or Red Cross (RQI AHA cards not accepted)
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler

Additional Information

• 13-week contract of approximately 36 hours per week on night shifts
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Travel pairs are not accepted — candidates must apply individually
• RTO of up to 5 days is generally accommodated; requests beyond 5 days require facility approval
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Scrubs: any solid color
• Free parking is available on-site with a permit obtained during orientation
• Schedule requests can be discussed with the manager

American Traveler Job ID #P-706596. 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.