Travel Surgical ICU RN - $2,218 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Surgical ICU RN with Level I trauma experience for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring active IL RN licensure. Details Acute care Surgical ICU (SICU) unit with 13 beds Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:2, with occasional 1:1 or 1:3 Patient population includes post-surgical, open abdomen, multi-system trauma, and endovascular cases RNs are required to titrate drips including pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips Charge nurse and 24/7 house supervisor support available on each shift Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit at a 1:10 ratio Intensivist in house approximately 0700-1900 with telemedicine and on-call attending support after hours Respiratory therapy in ICU 24/7 with vent, CPAP, and BiPap equipment Uses EPIC EMR 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Weekend requirement of 6 shifts within a 6-week period Holiday coverage required every other holiday No call or standby requirements Floating required to lower levels of care, including Stepdown (3 patients) or general medicine (5-6 patients) units 13-week assignment Requirements Active IL RN license required, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required Minimum 1 year of RN experience required Level I trauma center experience required Prior ICU experience required BSN not required for this position Must pass a negative drug screen for all panels as OSF is a Drug-Free Campus Additional Information Provide critical care nursing to post-surgical, trauma, and endovascular patients in a Level I trauma ICU setting Receive unit-specific orientation including 8 hours of EPIC and systems training, 8 hours with an educator, 4 hours of shadowing, and 12 hours with a preceptor on the unit No specific scrub color or dress code requirements Local rate available for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility No radius rule restricting eligibility for the position COVID vaccination is not required for this facility American Traveler Job ID P-743965. 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 - Surgical 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.