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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel contract at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL, with floating requirements and on-call responsibilities.

Details

• ICU position within a 562-bed Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated acute care hospital
• Primary focus is trauma/burn ICU with medical and cardiac overflow patients
• Average daily census of 10 patients
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Every other weekend required
• On-call is required for this position
• Floating is required — travelers are first to float, with potential movement to other ICUs (Medical, Neuro, Cardiac), IMC, and general floors on modified teams, as well as affiliate hospitals nearby
• Charting system: Cerner
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Illinois (IL) RN license required — pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of ICU RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI AHA cards not accepted)
• Preferred certifications: NIHSS, TNCC, and TNS
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• All required certifications must be active at time of consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• RTO of 5 days or fewer is preferred; anything beyond 5 days requires facility approval
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are not accepted at this facility
• Scrub color: any solid color
• Free parking is available on-site with a permit obtained during orientation