Registered Nurse - SICU
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel SICU RN – 13-week night contract in Springfield, Illinois. Seeking an experienced Surgical ICU Registered Nurse (RN) with Cerner charting and an active Illinois RN license to provide high-quality critical care in a Magnet-recognized, Level I trauma center.

Join a dynamic critical care team in Springfield, IL. This Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) travel nursing assignment offers the chance to care for critically ill surgical and trauma patients while enjoying Springfield’s vibrant community, historic sites, and outdoor recreation.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100 (travel RN pay)
• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 — Springfield, Illinois travel nursing job
• Facility: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet-recognized, Level I Trauma Center
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
• Shift: 3x12 Hour Nights (18:45 – 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Free permit provided

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent Surgical ICU (SICU) or critical care RN experience — neuro, trauma, and surgical critical care experience preferred
• Active Illinois RN license in hand (compact not accepted unless active Illinois privilege)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA or Red Cross only)
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record/charting system
• Ability to float to other ICUs (e.g., MICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU) as needed
• Must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adult patients in the SICU
• Monitor and manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure and complex surgical/trauma conditions
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, arterial blood gases, and ventilator settings; adjust ventilator and titratable drips per protocol
• Administer emergency medications and titrate cardiac and vasoactive infusions
• Assist with bedside procedures such as bronchoscopy, EVD placement, and central/arterial line placement
• Perform frequent neuro assessments and manage post-neurosurgery patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response Teams
• Maintain infection prevention, isolation precautions, and accurate documentation using Cerner

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive weekly pay for travel RNs
• Free parking permit and 40-hour orientation
• Opportunity to work at a Magnet-recognized, Level I trauma center
• Hands-on experience with complex neuro, trauma, and surgical critical care cases

Experience the best of Springfield, IL — a welcoming city with a blend of urban amenities and scenic outdoor spaces. Apply now to advance your critical care nursing career and join a top-tier healthcare team. Click "Apply now" to submit your application for this Springfield, Illinois travel nursing job.

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