Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - ICU travel assignment in Carbondale, Illinois. Start date: 08/10/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay: $2,820-$2,901 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights. Setting: hospital-based intensive care unit. This is a travel, temporary assignment sponsored by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,820 - $2,901 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights (1900-0730)
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Weekend schedule: every other weekend; no on-call requirements
- Work setting: 21-bed general ICU with diverse patient types

Responsibilities
- Provide bedside nursing care for ICU patients in a 21-bed general ICU, including cardiac, neuro, neurosurgical, post-CV surgery, post-general surgery, medical ICU, and post-trauma cases
- Monitor hemodynamic status, administer medications, manage vents and vasoactive infusions, and respond to patient condition changes
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the multidisciplinary team; document care clearly in the electronic medical record; adhere to ICU protocols and safety standards
- Perform assessments, develop and execute individualized care plans, and educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and expected outcomes
- Maintain infection control practices, turnover procedures, and safety protocols; assist with procedures and respond to emergencies as needed
- Hand off accurately at shift change and participate in rounding and bedside rounds to optimize patient outcomes

Requirements
- Active RN license in Illinois (or eligibility to practice in Illinois)
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification strongly preferred/required for ICU practice
- ICU or critical care experience in an acute care setting required or strongly preferred
- Education: graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred
- Ability to work the 1900-0730 night shift and function effectively in a fast-paced ICU environment
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Housing assistance (where available)
- Extension opportunities
- Nationwide travel assignments
- Referral bonus opportunities (up to $1,000)

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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