Travel Neuro ICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/30/2026
• 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 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certification on night shifts.

• Acute care Neuro (Science) ICU setting with 18 beds
• 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Common diagnoses include ventriculostomies, strokes with/without TPA, and craniotomies
• 12-hour night shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Rotating every other holiday required
• Floating required, with travelers floating first to intermediate (1:3 ratio) or general floor (1:4 ratio) units
• Charge nurse present each shift, sometimes taking a patient assignment, with 24/7 house supervisor coverage
• Patient care techs on unit at a 9:1 ratio
• Tele/monitor techs staffed every shift using Phillips monitors; RNs read and interpret their own strips
• EPIC EMR used

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Experience with ventriculostomy, ventilators, arterial lines, and central lines required
• Experience with tPA administration and acute stroke management required
• Experience with post-craniectomy patient care required
• Required to titrate a wide variety of physician-ordered drips
• Required to troubleshoot RT equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

• Provide critical care nursing to complex neuro ICU patients including stroke, craniotomy, and ventriculostomy cases
• Unit/department-specific orientation totals 20 hours (one 8-hour shift and one 12-hour shift)
• No call or standby requirement for this unit
• Local candidates accepted, with a reduced bill rate applied for those within 50 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-778243. 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
- Neuro 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.