Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $2,203 per week in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Surgical Intensive Care Unit
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: 10/19/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified SICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Surgical ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hours Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 year License: Active Illinois license or confirmation that application process has been initiated Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: ICU experience, Level I trauma experience Description: The unit has 13 beds. The nurse-patient ratio is typically 1:2, but may also be 1:1 or 1:3. Common patient diagnoses include post-surgical cases, open abdomens, multi-system trauma, and endovascular issues. Nurses are required to titrate drips, including pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin. There is a charge nurse and house supervisor present on each shift, with the charge nurse taking an assignment as staffing allows. Patient care techs are available on the unit, with a ratio of 1:10. Intensivists are in-house 24/7, with telemedicine support available outside regular hours. Respiratory therapy is present in the ICU 24/7. Nurses are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips, although monitor technicians are available. 12-hour shifts run from 7:00 to 19:30. There is a requirement for weekend shifts, with six weekend shifts in a six-week period. Nurses will be expected to work every other holiday. There is no call or standby requirement. Floating may occur; if a traveler is floated to a lower level of care, they will take a full team. There is no specific dress code for scrubs. Unit-specific orientation is provided, including training on EPIC and shadowing with preceptors. The charting system utilized is EPIC.

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
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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