Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,317 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alton, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (MICU)

Location

Alton, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed Medical ICU with a maximum census of 11, maintaining nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2–3
• Manage and titrate common ICU drips including paralytics, sedatives, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and other vasoactive medications
• Care for patients with complex diagnoses including CHF, COPD, Sepsis, MI, DKA, COVID, and ventilator-dependent patients
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation and collaborate with monitor technicians, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and intensivists
• Float to Med Surg unit as needed based on census and staffing requirements
• Adhere to every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday scheduling requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated experience titrating ICU drips and managing critically ill patients
• Ability to pass a drug screen; must comply with a drug-free workplace policy
• Minimum of 1–2 years of ICU nursing experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ventilator-dependent patients and familiarity with RT-managed respiratory equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow)
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Prior experience occasionally managing IMU-level patients within an ICU setting

Why Join Us

• Block scheduling is accommodated upon request, offering flexibility for travel clinicians
• Charge nurse and administrative supervisor support available on-site 24/7, providing a structured and well-supported clinical environment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #757953. 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: Registered Nurse - ICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others