Travel Medical ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU
- Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  MICU
  - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking a Medical ICU RN with at least 1 year of ICU experience and active IL licensure for a 13-week acute care assignment.

• 20-bed Medical ICU in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes sepsis, ARDS, pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, overdose, and COVID cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• 1 PCT to 10 patients on the unit
• Charge RN available as staffing allows, with 24/7 house supervisor coverage
• Intensivist in house  with telemedicine intensivist and on-call attending support thereafter
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Telemetry monitored by tele techs using Philips monitors; RNs responsible for reading and interpreting strips
• Respiratory therapy equipment used including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm
• Every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday for days, Friday/Saturday for nights)
• Holiday requirements vary based on staffing needs
• No call or standby requirement
• Travelers float first; may float to stepdown (3 patients) or general medical (4 patients) units

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• BSN not required
• Able to interpret EKG strips
• Proficient in use of arterial lines and central lines
• Advanced knowledge in titrating vasopressors and other vasoactive/cardioactive medications
• Proficient in care of ventilated patients
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

• Responsible for titrating a wide variety of vasoactive and cardioactive medication drips per physician-ordered parameters
• Troubleshoots respiratory equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow devices
• Unit-specific orientation includes 8 hours learning EPIC, 8 hours with an educator, 4 hours shadowing, and a full 12-hour shift with a preceptor
• Scrubs not provided; no specific color required but sweatshirts are not permitted
• COVID vaccination not required for this facility
• Local rate available for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius rule restricting eligibility

American Traveler Job  #P-777154. 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
- Medical 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.