Local Contract

ICU Registered Nurse
Alton, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$50-54/hour

Posted 7 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay

$50-54/hour

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Illinois Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Illinois

Location

City: Alton, Illinois

Contract Length

13 weeks

Unit Details

Department: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Beds: 12 total (max census 11; 1 bed reserved for inpatient dialysis)
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3, occasionally includes intermediate care patients
Charge Nurse: Present 24/7, takes patient assignments
House Supervisor: On-site 24/7
No nurse aides or patient care techs on unit; primary care by RNs

Patient Population & Care

Common Diagnoses: CHF, COPD, Sepsis, MI, DKA, COVID-19, ventilated patients
RNs are required to titrate drips (e.g., paralytics, sedatives, cardizem, amiodarone)
Respiratory Therapy manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow; RNs troubleshoot only
Cardiac rhythm interpretation preferred; tele/monitor tech present in hospital monitoring ICU patients

Staffing & Support

Hospitalist: In-house 22/7, on-call 5AM-7AM gap
Intensivist: In-house a few hours daily, available by phone 24/7
Emergency Response Team (ERT): Available 24/7

Scheduling

Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM)
Block scheduling accommodated upon request
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Days: Sat/Sun; Nights: Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun)
Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
No call or standby requirement
ICU travel nurses will not float to other departments

Orientation

3-day unit-specific orientation
- Day 1: Online modules and general facility orientation
- Days 2 & 3: Floor orientation with a nurse

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Licensure

Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that application process has been initiated

Additional Requirements

Negative drug screen (drug-free campus policy)
Last four digits of SSN and middle initial required for submission

Experience

Specialty: ICU nursing
Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected
Prior travel experience: Not required

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs (not provided)

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1036 reviews)

223 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

I’ve been working with Joey for several months before we finally landed on this assignment, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better recruiter. He really takes the time to listen to what I’m looking for and makes a real effort to find opportunities that match my preferences and goals. I never felt pressured into taking something that wasn’t right for me. This whole experience has been smooth and positive because of his support, communication, and patience throughout the process. I’m very grateful to have him as my recruiter and would definitely recommend him to other nurses.

Cons

None.

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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Review of Joey Duhart on Mar 3, 2026

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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