RN Float Pool - ICU/Cardiac Telemetry
Rockford, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Rockford, Illinois (61114) — 13-week night assignment for experienced critical care nurses. Join a dynamic healthcare team providing acute care across ICU, Step-Down, Cardiac Telemetry, Stroke Neuro, and Medical-Surgical units.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Location: Rockford, Illinois (61114) — Illinois nursing jobs / Rockford healthcare
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Travel Nurse / Contract)
• Shift: 12 Hour Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) — Night Shift ICU RN
• Hours per Week: 36 (Guaranteed)
• Number of Openings: 3
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse (ICU Registered Nurse)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of ICU / critical care nursing experience required (travel nurse experience a plus)
• Extensive cardiac telemetry and critical care experience required
• Current Illinois RN license required
• Certifications: BLS (CPR) and ACLS required; NIHSS certification required
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (education verification required)
• Willingness to float to Medical-Surgical units as needed (flexible clinical support)

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered critical care using the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques, hospital policies, and critical care protocols
• Document patient care accurately and timely according to standards and electronic health record policies
• Develop, initiate, and implement individualized patient care plans as prescribed by physicians and hospital policy
• Deliver patient and family education, including discharge instructions and disease-specific teaching (cardiac, stroke, neuro)
• Participate in unit performance improvement and quality initiatives to support patient safety and outcomes
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance across units to support longitudinal patient care (ICU to Step-Down/Med-Surg transitions)
• Apply critical thinking to monitor patient safety, escalate concerns, and coordinate with providers for timely interventions

This is an excellent travel nursing job for ICU RNs seeking a short-term contract in Rockford, IL. Enjoy working in a modern facility serving diverse patient populations while exploring Rockford's parks, arts scene, and welcoming community. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your critical care nursing career — travel nurse opportunities like this fill quickly.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.