ICU Registered Nurse
Macomb, Illinois
McDonough District Hospital

ICU Nurse Travel Assignment – Illinois

Job Overview

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU/Acute Care
• Location: Macomb, Illinois
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (7 AM – 7:30 PM or 7 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Posted 6 weeks in advance; block scheduling may be accommodated
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend (night shifts) or every other weekend (day shifts)
• Holiday Requirement: Negotiable; willingness to work holidays is helpful
• Call/Standby: Not required but appreciated if willing to pick up shifts

Unit Details

• Unit Size: 7 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Patient Population:

  • COPD, AFIB, post-op cases (e.g., colon resections)
  • Diabetic patients, COVID-19 patients
  • Occasional alcohol withdrawal, suicidal patients, GI bleeds
• Common Drips Managed: Cardizem, Levophed, Insulin (minimal sedation/ventilated patients)

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current Illinois RN license
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (can be obtained onsite)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience strongly preferred
• Skills: Proficiency in managing ICU patient conditions including titrating critical drips

Orientation

• 3 shifts during the first week:

  • Day 1: 12-hour shift for HR, infection control, computer learning, and equipment training
  • Day 2: 4 hours of unit orientation and staff development
  • Day 3: 12-hour shift with a preceptor on the floor

Staffing & Support

• Charge nurse may take patient assignments
• House supervisor present during off shifts and weekends
• Hospitalist and Nurse Practitioner available daily; on-call at night
• ER, Anesthesia, and Cardiopulmonary physicians assist with emergent situations (e.g., intubations)
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 with ventilators, BiPAP, Vapotherm
• No dedicated monitor techs; RNs interpret telemetry strips (Nihon Kohden cardiac monitors)

Additional Details

• ICU staff may occasionally float to Med-Surg/Acute Care (1:4 ratio), but travelers generally remain in ICU
• Dress code: Pewter-colored scrub tops or jackets (outermost layer), black pants, black shoes, black socks
• Scheduling runs Sunday to Saturday

This assignment is ideal for experienced ICU nurses comfortable with critical care drips and diverse patient populations, seeking a structured 13-week travel opportunity with strong clinical support.