Travel RN - Medical ICU

Travel RN - Medical ICUAmerican TravelerPeoria, Illinois, United StatesPosition ID: P-766906Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-10-26$2,239.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced Medical ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring ACLS, BLS, and proficiency with ventilated and vasopressor-dependent patients.DetailsAcute care MICU setting with 20 bedsNurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm-7:30amEPIC EMR used for chartingEvery other weekend required (Friday/Saturday nights)No on-call or standby requirementsFloating required, with travelers floating first; may take 3 patients on stepdown or 4 on gen med unitsCharge RN and 24/7 house supervisor support available1 PCT to 10 patient ratio for nursing supportIntensivist in-house from 0700-1900 with telemedicine and on-call attending support afterwardTelemetry monitored by tele tech using Phillips monitors, with RNs responsible for reading and interpreting stripsRequirementsActive IL RN license requiredCurrent BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)Minimum 1 year of RN experience requiredProficient in EKG strip interpretationExperience with arterial lines and central lines requiredProficient in care of ventilated patientsAdvanced knowledge in titrating vasopressors and cardioactive medications requiredExperience with RT equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flowAdditional InformationCommon diagnoses include sepsis, ARDS, pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, and overdoseRNs responsible for titrating a wide variety of vasoactive and cardioactive medications per ordered parametersUnit-specific orientation includes 8 hours of EPIC training, 8 hours with an educator, 4 hours of shadowing, and a full 12-hour shift with a preceptorScrubs not provided; no specific color requirements, though sweatshirts are not permittedHoliday coverage requirements vary based on staffing needsLocal candidates acceptedCandidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local pay rateFirst-time travelers are welcome to applyHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12