Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,344 per week in Peoria, IL

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Peoria
Posted on: March 29, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Peoria, IL Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,344 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 4/13/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61605! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Hours Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Active IL license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - PEG tube care and feedings - CVC, PICC, and Midline usage and care - Experience with tracheostomy patients - Caring for sedated and ventilated patients - Titrating vasopressors and managing sedation and pain control drips Description: The position is in a high acuity unit focusing on critical care. The unit has a total of 8 beds. Nurse to patient ratios are 1:2-3. Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, post-surgical care, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-stroke care, trauma recovery, and cardiac patients. New hires will participate in orientation, which includes classroom instruction and precepted shifts on the unit. Nurses provide primary care in the ICU as there are no nurse aides or patient care technicians. A hospitalist or intensivist will be present in-house during the day, with tele-health medical support available at night. Respiratory Therapy is available in-house 24/7, and nurses are expected to troubleshoot various respiratory equipment. All ICU beds are equipped with hardwired telemetry monitors, which are centrally monitored by a telemetry technician on site. Registered Nurses may float to the medical-surgical unit when necessary. Scrubs are required, with only OSF approved t-shirts allowed. Holiday and weekend shifts will be as needed. A charge nurse is available on each shift, and there is a house supervisor present 24/7. The charting system utilized is EPIC. Experience with titratable and set rate drips is essential, including but not limited to Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, and Dopamine. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse portfolio of experiences adds depth to your professional profile. This can be beneficial if you decide to pursue leadership roles, advanced degrees, or specialized certifications. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29585591EXPTEMP

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