Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,650 per week

Equiliem is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

RN - Critical Care (ICU) | Travel Assignment

Position Title: Registered Nurse - Critical Care (ICU)
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: Nights
Start Date: 10/28/2026
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients in a fast-paced critical care environment. This role requires strong clinical judgment, exceptional assessment skills, and the ability to respond effectively during emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and care for critically ill patients requiring intensive nursing interventions.
• Utilize advanced nursing skills to manage patients with complex medical conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and hemodynamic status.
• Operate and monitor critical care equipment, including ventilators, infusion pumps, and cardiac monitors.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and emergency situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and family members regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions when appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent Critical Care/ICU experience preferred.
• Experience caring for high-acuity adult patients.
• Strong knowledge of critical care medications, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response protocols.
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred but not required.

Skills & Competencies

• Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
• Ventilator and Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
• Emergency Response and Rapid Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Strong Communication and Documentation Skills
• Patient and Family Education