Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an ICU RN with cardiac or CVICU experience for a night shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of critical care experience and an active IL license.

• 20-bed ICU with 1:2 patient ratios
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, )
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the hospital or to affiliate facilities as needed
• Uses Cerner charting system

• Active IL RN license required at time of application
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required, including dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization and intervention experience required
• Chronic/acute renal failure experience required
• IV therapy skills required, including port access, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, and IV starts
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• CVA/acute stroke management experience required
• Respiratory/thoracic skills required, including BiPAP and CPAP management, ventilator care, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Knowledge of infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, and code blue/rapid response protocols required

• Provide critical care nursing to cardiac and complex ICU patients in a Level II Trauma Center
• Facility has 372 staffed beds
• Scrub color required is royal blue
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• RTO should ideally be no more than 5 days
• Required to work 2 of the 3 major holidays

American Traveler Job  #P-774720. 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

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.