ICU Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL.

Details

• ICU position within a 562-bed acute care hospital designated as both a Level I Trauma Center and a Magnet facility
• Primary focus is trauma and burn ICU patients, with medical and cardiac overflow patients as well
• Average daily census of 10–12 patients
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope is required; travelers may float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Charting is done in Cerner
• Free parking is available with a permit obtained during orientation

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required — pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — AHA and Red Cross cards accepted; RQI AHA cards are not accepted
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• All required licenses and certifications must be active at time of consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Any permanent or PRN employee of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO of 5 days or fewer is preferred; requests exceeding 5 days require facility approval
• Travel pairs are not accepted — candidates must be placed individually
• Scrubs may be any solid color