Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,437 per week in Freeport, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Freeport, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,437 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/30/2026

About the Position

Job Title: ICU RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2+ years in ICU License: IL license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Experience with running codes - Ability to titrate intravenous medications - Familiarity with electronic health record systems Description: The unit consists of 8 ICU beds. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2-3, with some patients being lower acuity. Common diagnoses include sepsis, general medical and surgical cases, stroke, diabetic ketoacidosis, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, and post-catheter recovery. ICU RNs are responsible for running codes in the facility. In the event of a code, other ICU nurses will assist in coverage. There is a telemetry system in place, and telemetry nurses can assist during codes. The unit primarily focuses on primary care nursing. Experience as a Code Blue Command RN and phlebotomy is a plus. Previous travel nursing experience is highly preferred. Meditech experience is an advantage. RNs are required to titrate IV drips such as Levo, Neo, Propofol, Fentanyl, Precedex, Insulin, and TNK. Some mixing of medications is also expected. A charge nurse takes assignments and the nursing supervisor is patient-free. Care support staff, including unit secretaries and CNAs, are available when the acuity warrants. Clientists are present in-house 24/7. Respiratory therapist equipment is available. There are no monitor techs; RNs are responsible for cardiac strips. Shifts are scheduled based on need, with staffing determined by census. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. Agency staff must float to MedSurg, Tele, and emergency responsibilities as needed. Scrub colors should be professional. Department-specific orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts. All travelers with previous employment at any affiliated location must disclose that information.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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