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

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2537.68

Opportunity:

RN - ICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM based on staffing needs
• Night shift hours are 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3 with some lower acuity patients
• 8-bed ICU unit with primary care nursing model
• Common diagnoses include sepsis, general medical and surgical cases, stroke (TNK), DKA, pneumonia, ETOH withdrawal, and post cath recovery at radial/femoral sites
• Required to titrate drips including Levo, Neo, Propofol, Fentanyl, Precedex, Insulin, and TNK
• ICU RNs are expected to run codes within the facility
• EICU at night for 6 of the 8 beds aligned with UW Health center
• Responsible for telemetry strips with no monitor tech available; GE Carescape and Airstrip Technology used
• Respiratory therapy equipment available on unit
• Charge nurse takes patient assignment; nursing supervisor is patient-free
• CNA and unit secretary support available based on acuity
• Hospitalist available 24/7 and in-house during the day
• Floating requirements to MedSurg, Tele, and ER with 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; charting system is MEDITECH
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Illinois nursing license required
• BSN not required
• Professional scrubs in any color required
• Department-specific orientation consists of 2 twelve-hour shifts with a resource available for documentation

Facility:

This acute care facility features an 8-bed ICU unit with a primary care nursing model and robust support services. The unit is equipped with advanced monitoring technology and maintains 24/7 hospitalist coverage. The facility operates a collaborative care environment that includes telemetry support, respiratory therapy, and an EICU program aligned with a major health center for overnight coverage.

Location:

Freeport, IL

Freeport offers a welcoming small-city atmosphere in the heart of northern Illinois, with easy access to scenic parks, local dining, and community events. The area provides an affordable cost of living and a relaxed lifestyle, making it an attractive destination for travel healthcare professionals seeking a comfortable and fulfilling experience.

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.