Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job
About The Position
This is a travel Registered Nurse - ICU assignment in Carbondale, Illinois, for a 13-week duration. The role involves providing bedside nursing care to high-acuity patients in a 21-bed general ICU. The unit handles a variety of cases including cardiac, neuro, neurosurgical, post-cardiac surgery, post-general surgery, medical ICU, and trauma patients. The position offers guaranteed 36 hours per week with a shift of three 12-hour night shifts (1900–0730). Weekend coverage is every other weekend, with no on-call requirements. This assignment is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Requirements
- Active RN license in Illinois (or eligible as applicable) and in good standing.
- ICU nursing experience preferred, with exposure to cardiac, neuro, neurosurgical, post-operative cardiac and general surgery, medical ICU, or trauma patient populations.
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts on a 3x12 schedule (1900–0730).
- Available for a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed 36 hours per week.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills; ability to thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide bedside nursing care to high-acuity ICU patients in a 21-bed unit, maintaining a typical 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio.
- Monitor and document vital signs, hemodynamics, and patient progress; administer medications and manage lines, drips, and tubes per protocol.
- Support ventilated patients and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to implement care plans and daily rounds.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, respond to clinical changes, and initiate appropriate interventions to maintain patient safety.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and ancillary staff; communicate effectively with families to provide updates and education.
- Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record and maintain strict adherence to infection control and patient safety standards.
- Provide weekend coverage every other weekend; no on-call requirements.
Benefits
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Housing assistance available
- Extension opportunities upon successful assignment completion
- Nationwide travel assignments through the staffing program
- Ongoing support and resources to ensure a smooth onboarding and assignment experience
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
