Travel Surgical ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU
- Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  SICU
  - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring Level I trauma ICU experience and an active IL RN license.

• Acute care setting in a 13-bed Surgical ICU
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:2, occasionally 1:1 or 1:3
• Common diagnoses include post-surgical, open abdomen, multi-system trauma, and endovascular patients
• RNs required to titrate drips including pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin
• Charge nurse and 24/7 house supervisor support available on each shift
• Nurse aides/patient care techs present at a 1:10 ratio
• Intensivist in house  with telemedicine and on-call attending coverage after hours
• Respiratory therapy in ICU 24/7 with ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment
• Monitor techs present; RNs responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips
• 12-hour night shifts scheduled 7:00pm-7:30am
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts in a 6 week period
• Holiday requirement of every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating may be required to lower levels of care, taking a full patient team (3 on Stepdown or 5-6 on general medical units)
• Uses EPIC EMR

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Level I trauma and ICU experience required
• Must be able to pass a negative drug screen for all panels

• Provide critical care nursing to surgically complex and trauma patients in a Level I trauma ICU
• Unit-specific orientation includes 8 hours of EPIC and systems training, 8 hours with an educator, 4 hours of shadowing, and 12 hours with a preceptor on the unit
• No specific scrub color or dress code required
• Local candidates accepted with adjusted pay rate for those within 50 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-766907. 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
- Surgical 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.