ICU RN
Rockford, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Neuro ICU position requiring an active IL license and at least 3 years of critical care experience.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Neurotrauma ICU (NTICU) at a Level 1 Trauma facility
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Patient population includes complex trauma (head, chest, abdominal, ortho), stroke, IV tPA, thrombectomy, embolization, aneurysm coiling, adult and pediatric burn patients up to 17-20% BSA, and general medical/surgical critical care patients
• Utilizes CRRT, EVDs, and ICP monitoring equipment
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-730a)
• Charge nurse staffed 24/7 and typically does not take patient assignments
• CNAs staffed on the unit, ratio varies based on patient acuity
• Hospitalist in house 24/7, with eICU support for pulmonary after hours
• RT manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow equipment
• Central cardiac monitors on unit and in rooms using Phillips monitors; no dedicated monitor tech
• Required to work every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday for nights)
• Required to work every other holiday as assigned
• Floating required throughout the house, excluding ER and OB, capped at 1:4 ratio if floated to MedSurg
• No call or standby requirement
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• NIHSS certification required
• PALS certification preferred but not required
• Must be comfortable with ventilator management and medication titration
• Experience with arterial lines and central lines required
• Experience with CRRT preferred
• Experience with EVD/ICP monitoring preferred
• Must be able to titrate common ICU drips
• Must be able to read and interpret EKG rhythms and assess for intervention
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Care for patients requiring neurotrauma, stroke, burn, and general critical care interventions
• Responsible for recognizing and intervening on EKG rhythm changes without a dedicated monitor tech
• Any color professional scrub permitted; specific scrubs required when caring for burn patients during dressing changes
• COVID vaccination is not required
• Local candidates within 50 miles are eligible for a reduced local bill rate but no radius restriction applies to eligibility