Travel Nurse RN - Medical Intensive Care Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical Intensive Care Unit
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,203 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified MICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title:

ICU Registered Nurse Profession:
Registered Nurse Specialty:
Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour Nights Hours per

Shift: 12 hours

Experience:

Minimum 1 year License:
Active Illinois license required

Certifications:

BLS and ACLS required Must-Have:

- Ability to interpret EKG strips
- Proficiency in the care of ventilated patients
- Advanced knowledge in titrating vasopressors

- Experience with arterial and central lines

Description:

The Intensive Care Unit has 20 beds. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 RN to 2 patients. Common diagnoses include Sepsis, ARDS, Pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, and Overdose. RNs are required to titrate a variety of vasoactive and cardioactive medications. Charge nurses and house supervisors are available on each shift. Patient care techs assist with a ratio of 1 PCT to 10 patients.

Intensivists are in-house during the day with telemedicine support available after hours. RNs must troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment and read telemetry strips. Shifts are from 7 PM to 7:30 AM. Every other weekend is required. Holiday requirements depend on staffing needs. Travelers will float to lower levels of care as needed. There is no specific dress code, but sweatshirts are not allowed.

Unit orientation includes training on the electronic medical record system and shadowing with a preceptor.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics.

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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