Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler

Zion, Illinois, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-20

$2,616.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Stem Cell Transplant and CAR-T unit, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Work in the ICU on a Stem Cell Transplant and CAR-T patient unit
• Unit has 15 rooms/beds with an average daily census of approximately 7
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Every third weekend required
• Float to Med/Surg required
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Pyxis medication system and EPIC for documentation
• SBAR communication method used

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration, no pending licenses or EMSA accepted
• BSN required
• 2 years of ICU experience required, 4 years preferred
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS (AHA only, HeartCode not accepted), Chemotherapy Certification
• OCN certification preferred
• Required skills: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, PICC line management, emergency medication administration, titration of cardiac drips, assisting with BiPAP/CPAP management, assisting with chest tube insertion/removal, care of ventilated patients, HFNC, interpretation of ABGs, suctioning (ETT, NT), ventilator management, infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE use, and phlebotomy
• Preferred skills: IV insulin protocols, accessing ports, starting IVs, CVA/acute stroke management, ICP monitoring, chemotherapy administration, and surgical wound care with drains/wound vac
• Stem cell transplant experience a plus but not required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to Stem Cell Transplant and CAR-T patients in a high-acuity ICU setting
• 24-hour orientation provided on the unit
• Pewter-colored scrubs required (not provided)
• Flu vaccine or signed declination form required during flu season (October-March)
• No RTO permitted for 12/24-12/25 or 12/31-1/01
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel pairs are accepted
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at local rate
• Former employees of the facility will not be considered for this position