Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Quincy, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse (RN) position is located in Quincy, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized patient care in a Level II Trauma Center ICU with a 16-bed unit, including MICU and SICU environments. The nurse will be responsible for managing critically ill patients with complex diagnoses, utilizing advanced clinical skills, and working within a high-acuity setting to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Location: Quincy, IL
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour days shift, with scheduled hours of 36 per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, minimum of 1 year of ICU experience, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification, experience pulling sheaths, and working in Level 2 trauma centers or above.
• Responsibilities: Managing critically ill patients including those requiring CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), ventilator management, titration of drips (preceedex, pressors, antiarrhythmics), bedside procedures such as trach insertions, CT insertions, bronchoscopy, arterial line insertions, organ recovery (procurement only), and monitoring neurological status with 24-hour EEG.
• Operational Details: Charge nurse may take on an assignment; nights may require dual roles including house supervisor; staff includes nurse aides with appropriate nurse-patient ratios.
• Team & Support: 24/7 intensivist/ hospitalist coverage with physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Equipment & Technology: All respiratory equipment, tele monitors with Drger brand, and remote monitor techs interpret strip readings.
• Scheduling & Flexibility: Schedule out six weeks in advance; every other weekend required; holiday rotation; minimal floating to PCU or CVICU when needed.
• Orientation & Additional Notes: First shift, day of hire, is a 12-14 hour orientation including competency assessments and computer modules.
• License & Certification: Must hold active RN license with ability to submit; certifications must be current and meet facility requirements.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits