Travel ICU​/CCU RN

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• 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 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience, active IL license, and critical care skills including ventilator management and cardiac drip titration.

• 4-bed ICU/CCU unit in a critical access, Magnet-designated hospital
• 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio for all shifts
• Night shift (3x12),
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• Cerner charting system used (preferred experience)

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; PALS preferred
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and obtaining 12-lead EKGs
• IV insulin protocol experience required
• Chronic/acute renal failure experience required
• IV therapy skills required, including arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care, and starting IVs
• Medication management skills required, including continuous IV sedation and paralytics, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Respiratory/thoracic skills required, including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube assistance, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning
• Experience with infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, and surgical wound/drain or wound vac care required

• Provide critical care nursing support in a Surgical ICU setting managing complex, multi-system patient needs
• 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
• RTO requests ideally limited to 5 days or fewer
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Scrubs may be any solid color
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
• Travel pairs are not accepted at this facility

American Traveler Job  #P-771990. 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.