Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Munster, IN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a travel nursing opportunity as an ICU/IMCU Float Registered Nurse in Munster, Indiana (46321). This 13-week contract lets you join a leading healthcare team in a modern facility, delivering critical care to diverse patient populations. Munster is a top destination for Indiana nursing jobs, offering vibrant neighborhoods, excellent schools, and easy access to Chicago's healthcare resources and cultural attractions.

Key Job Details – Registered Nurse Travel Contract

• Job Title: ICU/IMCU Float Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Munster, Indiana (46321) – Northwest Indiana healthcare jobs
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: January 5, 2026 – End: April 6, 2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2070 - $2120
• Facility Setting: ICU/IMCU Float Pool
• Shift: 3x12-Hour Nights (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 (critical care nursing)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 24 hours

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Indiana or Compact State RN license (required for Indiana nursing jobs)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU or IMCU nursing experience
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Experience with EPIC charting system and Omnicell required
• Ability to float between ICU and IMCU units
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical exemptions only)
• First-time travel nurses welcome to apply
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Maximum 5 days requested time off per contract (1 holiday max)
• Must pass EKG Strip and Medication tests on first day (study guides provided; one remediation allowed, 80%+ required to pass)
• Return staff policy: former permanent employees must wait 1 year to return as a traveler

ICU/IMCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in ICU and IMCU settings
• Float between ICU and IMCU units based on patient census and acuity
• Manage patient ratios of 1:2 for optimal critical care
• Administer emergency medications and blood products
• Perform arterial and central line management
• Care for ventilated patients and those requiring BiPAP/CPAP
• Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias; titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Assist with neuro and cardiac patient management, including CVA/acute stroke protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, social services, rapid response)
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic medical records
• Participate in orientation and complete all required modules

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Munster, Indiana. Take the next step in your travel nursing career and explore rewarding ICU/IMCU nursing jobs in northwest Indiana near Chicago!

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For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

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