Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,394 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: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Freeport, Illinois Join a rewarding travel RN opportunity as an ICU Registered Nurse in Freeport, Illinois. This critical care nursing job offers the chance to support an acute care ICU team in a welcoming northwest Illinois community while providing high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment. Job Details Position: ICU Registered Nurse Employment Type: Travel Nursing Setting: Acute Care ICU Location: Freeport, Illinois Start Date: 9/21/2026 Duration: 16 weeks Shift Duration: 12-hour nights Shift Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, every other weekend Hours per Week: 36 Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250 Orientation: 2 shifts Charting System: MEDITECH Job Requirements Active Illinois RN license required to submit Minimum of 2 years of ICU nursing experience in an acute care or critical care setting Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Experience titrating critical care drips and managing complex ICU patients Strong clinical confidence with codes, rapid response situations, and high-acuity care MEDITECH experience preferred Previous travel nursing experience highly preferred Comfortable floating to MedSurg, Tele, and ER with a full patient load as needed Responsibilities Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an 8-bed ICU Care for patients with diagnoses including sepsis, stroke, DKA, pneumonia, and post-cath recovery Monitor and manage critically ill patients with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-3 Titrate medications such as Levo, Neo, Propofol, Fentanyl, Precedex, Insulin, and TNK as clinically indicated Support and participate in running codes alongside the care team Collaborate with hospitalists, respiratory therapy, and support staff to deliver safe, efficient care Assist with telemetry strip monitoring and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record Float to other units when needed while maintaining a high standard of nursing practice Apply now to take the next step in your Illinois nursing career and join this travel ICU nursing opportunity in Freeport today. 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 511169. 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: 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.