ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse | 13-Week Assignment | Peoria, IL

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel nursing opportunity in Peoria, IL (61605) — 13-week critical care assignment for experienced critical care RNs. Join a high-acuity 8-bed ICU team providing advanced care to ventilated and hemodynamically unstable patients. Ideal for ICU RNs seeking travel nursing, critical care nursing jobs, or short-term contracts in Illinois.

Peoria, IL, located along the scenic Illinois River, is known for its vibrant community, diverse cultural attractions, and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a thriving downtown with excellent restaurants, local shops, and entertainment venues, as well as beautiful parks, riverfront trails, and renowned museums like the Peoria Riverfront Museum and the Caterpillar Visitors Center. With its blend of urban amenities and Midwestern charm, Peoria offers a great quality of life and plenty to explore during your assignment.

Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
• Role: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Critical Care RN / Travel Nurse
• Location: Peoria, IL 61605 (Illinois ICU jobs)
• Setting: High-acuity ICU (8 beds)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Shifts per Week: 3 (36 hours/week guaranteed)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
• Employment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nurse position
• Charting System: EPIC (experience with EPIC preferred)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active RN license in Illinois (or proof of application in process) — Registered Nurse required
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required (ICU RN, Critical Care RN experience)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
• Experience with PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline care, and tracheostomy patients
• Proficient in caring for sedated, ventilated patients and titrating vasopressors, sedation, and pain-control drips
• Ability to work every other weekend and participate in holiday rotation as needed
• Willingness to float to medical-surgical (MS) unit if required
• Negative drug screen required

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in an 8-bed ICU (critical care nursing)
• Manage nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2–3 as an ICU RN
• Administer and titrate ICU-level drips (e.g., Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine, Cardizem)
• Provide PEG tube care/feedings, central line management, and tracheostomy care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including RTs (24/7), house supervisors, and after-hours tele-health MDs
• Utilize Phillips telemetry monitors and interpret cardiac rhythms (cardiac rhythm interpretation)
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC (electronic medical records experience)
• Follow hospital policies and maintain a professional, drug-free workplace (scrubs, any color permitted)

This ICU travel nurse position in Peoria, Illinois offers a fast-paced critical care environment ideal for experienced ICU RNs and travel nurses looking to expand clinical skills. If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse with critical care experience and EPIC proficiency, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our healthcare team — take the next step in your critical care nursing career in Peoria, IL. Join our healthcare team today and explore nursing jobs, travel nurse opportunities, and critical care RN roles in Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.