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:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 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 and ICU experience with active IL licensure.

• Acute care Surgical ICU unit with 13 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:2, occasionally 1:1 or 1:3
• Patient population includes post-surgical, open abdomens, multi-system trauma, and endovascular cases
• RNs responsible for titrating drips including pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin
• RNs responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips, with monitor techs also present
• Charge nurse available on each shift and may take an assignment as staffing allows, plus 24/7 house supervisor support
• Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit at a 1:10 ratio
• Intensivist in house approximately  with telemedicine intensivist support and on-call attending coverage afterward
• Respiratory therapy available in the ICU 24/7 with ventilator, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts in a 6 week period
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required, with travelers floated to a lower level of care taking a full team assignment (3 patients on Stepdown or 5-6 patients in general medicine)
• Uses EPIC EMR

• Active IL RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA)
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Level I trauma center experience required
• Prior ICU experience required
• BSN not required for this position

• Unit-specific orientation includes 8 hours learning EPIC, 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
• Negative drug screen required for all panels as facility is a Drug-Free Campus
• COVID vaccination not required
• No radius rule restricts eligibility, though local rates apply to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility

American Traveler Job  #P-766908. 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.