Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Freeport, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse – 12-Hour Night Shifts – Freeport, IL

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Freeport, IL 61032 — 12-hour night shifts, 13-week assignment. Critical care RNs with 2+ years of ICU experience encouraged to apply for this Illinois nursing job.

Step into a vital ICU RN role in Freeport, Illinois (61032), a welcoming Midwest community known for its scenic parks, friendly neighborhoods, and vibrant local culture. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for experienced ICU and critical care nurses seeking a rewarding assignment in a supportive, modern acute care hospital setting.

• Location: Freeport, IL 61032 (Travel Nurse / Illinois nursing jobs)
• Setting: Acute Care – Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 8 beds
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (March 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:00am), every other weekend & holiday rotation (Night Shift RN)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 – $2,370 (competitive pay for travel nurses)
• Charting System: MEDITECH (experience with MEDITECH a plus)
• Scrub Color: Any professional color
• Department Orientation: 2 x 12-hour shifts with documentation resource

• Active Illinois RN license (required at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU / critical care RN experience (ICU RN, critical care nurse)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Experience running Code Blue / Code Command preferred (code team experience)
• Phlebotomy skills and prior travel nursing experience highly preferred
• Comfortable titrating and mixing critical care drips (e.g., Levo, Neo, Propofol, Fentanyl, Precedex, Insulin, TNK)
• Ability to interpret and document telemetry strips independently (no monitor tech support)
• Familiarity with MEDITECH charting is a plus
• All previous employment at any FHN Memorial location must be disclosed upon submission

• Deliver comprehensive primary nursing care to critically ill patients in an 8-bed ICU (intensive care nurse duties)
• Manage nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2–3, with some lower-acuity patients
• Care for patients with common ICU diagnoses: sepsis, stroke (TNK), DKA, pneumonia, ETOH withdrawal, post-cath recovery (radial/femoral sites), and more
• Respond to and run codes as part of the ICU team, with support from other ICU and tele nurses
• Titrate and mix critical care medications as ordered and document per protocol
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float as needed to Med Surg, Telemetry, and ER units, taking a full patient load and providing comprehensive patient care as required
• Participate in department-specific orientation and ongoing professional development (continuing education for ICU nurses)

Why Freeport and Illinois travel nursing? Freeport, IL offers a blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure, with beautiful parks, trails, and a welcoming community atmosphere. This assignment is a strong option for travel nurses and ICU RNs seeking Illinois nursing jobs that balance professional growth with quality of life.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join a dedicated ICU team in Freeport, IL. Advance your critical care nursing career — apply today and become part of our healthcare team!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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Planet Healthcare Job . 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: ICU

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