Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Freeport, IL
GHG Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2537.68

Opportunity:

RN - ICU

Job Details:

• 12-hour shifts available as day shift (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) or night shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Day/Night rotation schedule with every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• No on-call or standby requirement for agency staff
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3, with some lower acuity patients
• 8-bed ICU unit providing primary care nursing
• Common diagnoses include sepsis, general medical, general surgical, stroke (TNK), DKA, pneumonia, ETOH withdrawal, and post-cath recovery (radial/femoral sites)
• ICU RNs are expected to run codes within the facility
• Required to titrate drips including Levo, Neo, Propofol, Fentanyl, Precedex, Insulin, and TNK; some medication mixing required
• Responsible for telemetry strips; no monitor tech on unit (GE Carescape and Airstrip Technology)
• Floating may be required to MedSurg, Tele, or ER with a full patient load
• 2-year minimum ICU experience required; previous travel experience highly preferred
• Code Blue Command RN and phlebotomy experience are a plus
• Meditech experience a plus
• Illinois nursing license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Professional scrubs in any color required
• Department-specific orientation consists of 2 twelve-hour shifts with a resource available for documentation
• Charting system: MEDITECH
• BSN not required

Facility:

This acute care facility features an 8-bed ICU unit supported by a hospitalist available 24/7 and in-house during the day. The unit is aligned with a regional health center for EICU support during night hours for 6 of the 8 beds. The facility maintains a charge nurse who takes patient assignments and a patient-free nursing supervisor, along with care support staff including unit secretaries and CNAs based on acuity needs. Respiratory therapy equipment is available on the unit, and the facility supports a collaborative approach to patient care with tele nurses available to assist during code situations.

Location:

Freeport, IL

Freeport is a welcoming community in northwest Illinois that offers affordable living and a relaxed small-town atmosphere, with convenient access to larger cities like Rockford and Chicago for additional entertainment and amenities. The area is known for its scenic parks, historic landmarks, and a strong sense of community, making it a great place for healthcare professionals looking to enjoy a balanced lifestyle.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.