Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Freeport, 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 Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment | Freeport, IL (61032) ICU RN travel assignment in Freeport, IL — 13-week critical care job for experienced ICU Registered Nurses with ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications. Join our team and provide high-acuity care in a supportive ICU setting. Quick Job Snapshot Location: Freeport, Illinois (ZIP 61032) — Illinois travel nurse opportunity Role: ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN) / Critical Care Nurse Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 6/8/2026 – End: 9/7/2026) Setting: Acute Care – 8-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Shift: 12-hour days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM); 3 shifts per week; every other weekend required Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130 Charting: MEDITECH (experience a plus) Why This ICU Nursing Job? This travel nurse assignment in Freeport, IL is ideal for experienced critical care nurses seeking high-acuity ICU nursing jobs in Illinois. Work alongside intensivists and multidisciplinary teams while enjoying a welcoming community and convenient travel nurse housing options during your 13-week assignment. Job Requirements Active Illinois RN license required (must submit) Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience as an ICU RN or Critical Care Nurse Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS Proven experience running codes and serving as Code Blue Command RN Skill titrating and mixing critical drips (e.g., Levophed, Neo-Synephrine, Propofol, Fentanyl, Precedex, Insulin, TNK) Phlebotomy skills and prior travel nurse experience highly preferred MEDITECH charting experience is a plus Core Responsibilities Deliver primary nursing care to critically ill patients in an 8-bed ICU (ICU RN duties) Act as Code Blue Command RN: run codes and respond to emergencies Titrate and mix critical care medications as required Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry strips (no monitor tech on unit) Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams Float to MedSurg, Telemetry, or ER as needed and carry a full patient load Document care accurately in MEDITECH and ensure compliance with hospital protocols Participate in holiday and weekend rotations per assignment schedule Preferred Skills & Experience Strong critical thinking and bedside assessment skills for ICU nursing Comfortable with ventilator management, arterial/central line monitoring, and hemodynamic support Experience in fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environments and prior travel nurse assignments Ready to take the next step in your critical care career? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel ICU RN in Freeport, Illinois. For immediate consideration, submit your resume, current Illinois RN license, and certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS). Join our team of dedicated Critical Care Nurses — explore competitive pay, supportive ICU teams, and rewarding ICU nursing jobs in Illinois. Apply now and be part of quality patient care in Freeport (61032)! Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID #486221. 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: ICU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.