Travel ICU Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Dixon, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and an active IL RN license.

• Acute care ICU setting with 6 beds
• Patient ratio of 1:3 for ICU patients, with nurse aides available at a 1:6 ratio
• Common diagnoses include STEMI, 3rd degree heart block, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, COVID, and influenza
• Monitor techs are scheduled 24/7; RNs are required to sign off on telemetry strips 3x per shift
• Day shift RNs are required to attend team conferences
• Respiratory therapy support available, with equipment ranging from NC to ventilator
• Titrating drips is required; common agents include Cardizem, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, Levophed, vasopressin, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, and Neo-Synephrine
• PT, OT, SLP, and pulmonary/cardiac rehab services are available on the unit
• Charge nurse and house supervisor support available
• 12-hour shifts, 7a–7p (days) and 7p–7a (nights)
• Every other weekend and every other holiday coverage required
• Low census (LC) may occasionally occur; no on-call requirement
• Floating may be required to units where the candidate has prior experience (e.g., Med/Surg, ED, BHC); floating is not required if no relevant experience
• Epic EMR used

• Active IL RN license required (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS (both AHA) required; PALS and NIH Stroke Scale preferred
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Proficiency in caring for patients on ventilators, temporary pacemakers, balloon pumps, BiPAPs, and hemodynamic monitoring required
• Experience titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips required
• 2 references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• A negative drug screen for all panels is required; facility is a drug-free campus

• One full shift of orientation provided, along with a department-specific orientation binder
• Any color scrubs are acceptable; closed-toe shoes required
• Local candidates are welcome to apply; candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local pay rate
• Epic EMR experience is relevant to this role

American Traveler Job  #P-681409. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.