Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $2,200 per week in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,200 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified SICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Surgical ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 1 year(s) License: Active State License Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: ICU experience, Level I trauma experience Description: The unit typically has a patient-nurse ratio of 1:2. There may be cases with a ratio of 1:1 or 1:3. Common patient diagnoses include post-surgical cases, open abdomens, multisystem trauma, and endovascular conditions. Nurses are required to titrate drips, which may include pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin. There is a charge nurse and/or house supervisor on each shift, and charge nurses may take an assignment as staffing allows. Nurse aids or patient care technicians are available with a ratio of 1:10. Intensivists are present in the ICU 24/7. Telemedicine intensivist support is available, along with an attending physician on call. Respiratory therapy is present in the ICU 24/7. Monitoring techs are available, and nurses are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips. The shift schedule is from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Weekend requirements include 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period. Holiday requirements are every other holiday. There is no call or standby requirement. Floating to a lower level of care may occur, with full team assignments for travelers. There are no specific scrub colors or dress codes required. Unit-specific orientation is provided, with time for learning the electronic health record system and shadowing a preceptor.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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