Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an ICU RN for a 13‑week travel assignment in Freeport, Illinois. The role involves delivering comprehensive, critical care to patients in an intensive care unit.

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in patient condition.
• Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical care nursing techniques.
• Operate and manage advanced life‑support equipment.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort in a high‑acuity ICU environment, addressing physical and emotional needs.
• Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying the appropriate provider of changes in patient status.
• Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters.
• Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations.
• Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
• Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training.
• Adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients and reduce risks.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope.
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards.

• One year of recent experience as an ICU RN.
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) and ACLS (AHA/ARC) certifications.
• Preferred:
  Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
• Preferred: TNCC, NIHSS certification.
• Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position.

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Follow written and verbal instructions; proficiency in PC skills.
• Physical: remain in stationary position, move equipment 50–100lbs, push, pull, and bend.
• Interpersonal: work effectively with a variety of personnel, maintain professionalism.
• Technical: perform fine manipulation and move equipment for procedures.
• Mental: handle frequent contact with patients and customers, meet deadlines under pressure, work with or without close supervision, handle irregular activity schedules, maintain concentration to detail.
• Sensory: possess visual acuity and effective communication ability.

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first‑day coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1,560 hours.
• Life and short‑term disability.
• 401(k) matching.
• Aggressive Refer‑a‑Friend Bonus Program.
• 24/7 recruiter support.
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

* Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer