Travel ICU RN - $2,326 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Aug 17, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an RN for a High Acuity ICU position requiring at least 1 year of critical care experience and active ACLS/BLS certifications. Details Acute care setting in a High Acuity/ICU unit with 8 beds Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3 Cares for patients with respiratory failure, post-surgical needs, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac diagnoses Utilizes EPIC EMR system 12-hour day shifts scheduled 7:00 AM-7:30 PM Weekend rotation required every other weekend and to fill scheduling gaps Holiday rotation required and to fill scheduling gaps No current call or standby requirement, though subject to change ICU RNs may float to Med-Surg unit House Supervisor available 24/7 rather than unit-based charge nurse Respiratory Therapy available in-house 24/7 Hospitalist/Intensivist on-site dayshift only, with tele-health MD coverage after hours Telemetry monitoring centrally managed by dedicated telemetry tech Nurses provide primary patient care with no nurse aides/patient care techs on unit Requirements Active IL RN license required Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required Minimum 1 year of RN experience required Experience with PEG tube care and feedings required Experience with CVC/PICC/Midline usage and care required Tracheostomy patient care experience required Experience caring for sedated and ventilated patients required Proficiency titrating vasopressors, sedation, and pain control drips required (including Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine, Cardizem) Experience with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and High Flow respiratory equipment required Negative drug screen required for all panels EPIC EMR experience preferred Additional Information Provide direct primary nursing care to critically ill ICU patients with no support from nurse aides or patient care techs Responsible for managing and troubleshooting ventilator, CPAP, BiPAP, and High Flow respiratory equipment Complete classroom orientation per facility policy plus 2 shifts on the unit with a preceptor Scrubs required in any color; only facility-approved t-shirts permitted Local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility No radius restriction for job eligibility COVID vaccination not required First-time travelers welcome to apply American Traveler Job ID P-739250. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.