Travel ICU RN

Travel ICU RN – Sterling, Illinois

Job Details: 13‑week travel assignment in Sterling, Illinois. This role is for an ICU Registered Nurse who will provide comprehensive critical care in a high‑acuity environment.

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in condition.
• Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical‑care nursing techniques.
• Operate and manage advanced life‑support equipment.
• Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring—including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters.
• Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying appropriate providers of changes in patient status.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations.
• Communicate closely with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
• Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training.
• Adhere to strict infection control protocols and hospital safety guidelines.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope.

• One year of recent experience as an ICU RN.
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) and ACLS (AHA/ARC) certifications.
• Preferred:
  Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
• Preferred: TNCC, NIHSS certification.
• Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position.

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and strong interpersonal communication.
• Excellent English reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in PC skills.
• Physical ability to remain stationary, move, lift 50‑100 lbs, push or pull equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of personnel, demonstrating a positive attitude and professionalism.
• Ability to perform fine manipulation, assist in procedures, and use equipment.
• Ability to cope with frequent public contact, meet deadlines under pressure, and work with irregular activity schedules.
• Visual acuity and effective verbal communication.

• Highly competitive travel pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first‑day coverage.
• Paid Time Off after 1,560 hours.
• Life and short‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Aggressive refer‑a‑friend bonus program.
• 24/7 recruiter support.
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer.