Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in a leading Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) in Peoria, IL (zip code 61637). This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the chance to provide critical care to patients with complex neurological conditions in a modern, 18-bed Neuro ICU. Discover rewarding healthcare jobs in Illinois while enjoying Peoria's vibrant riverfront, scenic parks, and welcoming community.

ICU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2100-$2250
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 5, 2026 – End: April 6, 2026)
• Healthcare Setting: Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Nursing Shifts: 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:00am), 3 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Rotating weekends and holidays
• Charting System: EPIC
• Location: Peoria, Illinois 61637

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois or proof of application in process
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience (Neuro ICU experience preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA required)
• Proficient in ventriculostomy, NIH Stroke Scale Certification, ventilator management, arterial lines, central lines, tPA administration, acute stroke care, and post-craniectomy care
• Skilled in titrating drips and managing critical care infusions
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)
• Must pass a comprehensive drug screen (drug-free campus)

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill neurological patients
• Monitor and manage patients with acute strokes (with/without tPA), cranial surgeries, and ventriculostomies
• Perform advanced ICU procedures, including ventilator management, arterial and central line care, and titration of critical drips
• Interpret telemetry strips and respond promptly to changes in patient status
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and patient care technicians
• Float to other hospital units as needed, including intermediate and general care floors
• Participate in unit orientation (20 hours) and ongoing clinical training
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using EPIC electronic health records

Apply now to join our Neuro ICU nursing team in Peoria, Illinois, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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