Trauma/Burn ICU Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift travel contract in Springfield, IL. Join a Magnet-recognized, Level I trauma center providing critical care in a modern facility. This travel nursing opportunity offers hands-on experience in trauma/burn, medical, and cardiac critical care while enjoying life in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Details

• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 (Springfield healthcare jobs, Illinois ICU jobs)
• Job Type: Travel Contract RN, ICU RN job, Critical Care Nurse position
• Setting: Level I Trauma, Acute Care Hospital, Magnet-recognized facility
• Unit: ICU (Trauma/Burn focus; medical and cardiac overflow)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Shifts: Nights — 3x12-hour (18:45 – 07:15), every other weekend required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,000 – $2,100 (competitive travel nursing pay)
• Hours per Week: 36
• On-call: Yes
• Floating: Required to other ICUs (Medical, Neuro, Cardiac), IMC, and general floors as needed
• Charting: Cerner (experience with Cerner preferred)
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Free with permit

Qualifications & Licensure

• Active Illinois RN license required at time of application (must be eligible to practice in Illinois)
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience; trauma/burn ICU experience preferred (critical care nurse experience highly valued)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or Red Cross only)
• NIHSS, TNCC, and TNS certifications preferred
• Experience charting with Cerner electronic health record
• Experience working in Level I and II trauma settings required
• Ability to float to other ICU units and general floors as business needs dictate
• Willingness to work 2 out of 3 major holidays if assignment covers a holiday period

Responsibilities (ICU RN / Critical Care Nurse)

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a trauma/burn ICU setting
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions, responses to treatment, and changes in status using Cerner
• Administer medications and blood products and manage advanced life support equipment (ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring)
• Respond to rapid response calls, code events, and participate in emergency interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Float to Medical, Neuro, Cardiac ICUs, IMC, and general floors as assigned
• Maintain infection prevention protocols and adhere to hospital policies and procedures
• Provide patient- and family-centered education and support during acute care and discharge planning

Why Springfield, IL: Experience a welcoming community with rich history, parks, and a vibrant downtown while advancing your travel nursing career. This ICU RN role is ideal for critical care nurses seeking trauma/burn experience in a top-tier facility.

Ready to apply? Join our healthcare team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Springfield, IL. Apply now to be considered for this critical care nursing position—competitive weekly pay and a supportive clinical team await.

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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.