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 hiring an experienced ICU RN with cardiac/CVICU experience for a night shift assignment requiring an active IL license.

• ICU unit with 20 rooms/beds in an acute care, Level II Trauma hospital
• 1:2 patient ratios
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts )
• Works every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Scrub color is royal blue

• Active IL RN license required and in hand at time of application
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• CVICU experience preferred, or ICU experience with cardiac device management (Impella, balloon pump, TVP)
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and obtaining 12-lead EKGs
• Pre/Post Cardiac Cath or intervention experience required
• Chronic/acute renal failure patient care experience required
• IV therapy skills required, including arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, and starting IVs
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, and administering continuous IV sedation and emergency medications
• CVA/acute stroke management experience required
• Respiratory/thoracic skills required, including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, suctioning, and BiPAP/CPAP support
• Experience with infection prevention, isolation precautions, PPE use, and code blue/rapid response

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients with complex cardiac, renal, neurological, and respiratory needs
• Experience with hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun preferred
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• RTO requests ideally limited to 5 or fewer days
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel pairs are not accepted

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.