Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,646 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse – Travel Assignment in Springfield, Illinois

Take the next step in your ICU nursing career with a rewarding travel Registered Nurse job in Springfield, Illinois. Join a dynamic Cardiac Intensive Care Unit team and bring your critical care expertise to a fast-paced, high-acuity environment serving a diverse patient population. This Illinois nursing job is a great opportunity to strengthen your critical care RN skills while enjoying the charm of a historic Midwestern city.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• Setting: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit / ICU
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 25 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360 - $2,480

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois
• Minimum of 1 year of recent ICU or cardiac critical care experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• NIHSS certification
• Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend as scheduled
• Experience caring for medical ICU, surgical ICU, and open-heart surgery patients preferred
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt in a high-acuity, fast-paced setting

Critical Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, compassionate nursing care to cardiac ICU and critical care patients
• Monitor patient condition and respond quickly to changes in clinical status
• Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and support advanced cardiac care needs
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement care plans
• Care for patients recovering from open-heart procedures, as well as medical and surgical ICU cases
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety standards at all times
• Float as needed to support similar critical care patient populations

Why Apply for This Springfield Healthcare Job

• Join a supportive Springfield healthcare environment with strong clinical teamwork
• Enjoy a comfortable Midwestern lifestyle with access to parks, museums, and historic attractions
• Experience a travel nursing assignment in a welcoming city with plenty to explore on your days off

Apply now to advance your career with this travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Springfield, Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #519238. 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: ICU

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