American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Dixon, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- 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: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring critical care skills in ventilator, hemodynamic monitoring, and drip titration management.
Details
- Acute care ICU unit with 6 beds
- 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio for ICU patients
- Common diagnoses include STEMI, 3rd degree heart block, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, COVID, and flu
- Uses EPIC EMR system
- 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Every other weekend and every other holiday typically required
- Floating may be required to Med Surg, ED, or BHC based on experience, but not mandatory without prior experience
- Rare low-census (LC) occurrences; no on-call requirement
- Tele/monitor techs available 24/7; RNs sign off on strips three times per shift
- Charge Nurse and House Supervisor support available on unit
- Nurse Aides present on unit at 1:6 ratio
- PT/OT/SLP and pulmonary/cardiac rehab services available
- Respiratory Therapy support ranges from nasal cannula to ventilator management
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required (or confirmation that application process has been initiated)
- Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
- PALS and NIHSS certifications preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience required
- Must be able to care for patients on ventilators, temporary pacemakers, and balloon pumps
- Experience with hemodynamic monitoring and BiPAP required
- Must be able to titrate drips including Cardizem, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, levophed, vasopressin, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, and neosynephrine
- BSN not required
- Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients across a range of acute cardiac, respiratory, and infectious diagnoses
- Day shift RNs required to attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab
- One full shift of department-specific orientation provided, including an orientation binder
- 12 hours of non-billable orientation required
- Scrubs of any color accepted; closed-toed shoes and good personal hygiene required
- COVID vaccination not required for this facility
- Local rate applies for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility; no radius rule restricts eligibility
- Requested time off must be submitted for consideration
- Cancellation policy allows up to 12 hours per 13-week assignment without penalty
American Traveler Job ID #P-783301. 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 - 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.