Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
11 days ago
Peoria
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/05/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Work in the Neuro ICU within an acute care hospital, • Unit consists of 18 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, • Patient population includes ventrics, strokes with or without tPA, and post-craniectomy patients, • RNs are responsible for ventriculostomy, acute stroke management, ventilators, arterial and central lines, • Drip titration required for various physician-ordered medications, • Shift is 3x12-hour nights (7p-7a) with rotating weekends and holidays, • Travelers are required to float first to other units, including intermediate (1:3) and general floors (1:4), • Uses Epic EMR; experience preferred, • Nurses must read and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips monitors, • Respiratory equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen in use, • Primary responsibilities include managing complex neurological and critical care patients, • Nurses are expected to work closely with a 24/7 house supervisor, charge nurses (sometimes with assignment), and dedicated patient care techs, • Unit-specific orientation consists of 20 hours (one 8-hour shift and one 12-hour shift), • COVID vaccination is not required for employment, • Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted at a different rate, • Holiday coverage is required on a rotating basis, • Negative drug screen required as a condition of employment\n \n Requirements\n, • Active IL RN license required prior to consideration, • Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required, • Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required, • Must have experience with ventriculostomy, NIH Stroke Scale Certification, ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, tPA, and post-craniectomy care, • Ability to titrate critical care drips as ordered by physicians, • Epic charting experience preferred\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy 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.