CCU Travel RN — Night Shift, High Pay & Housing

American Traveler; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Job summary

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) position in Illinois, requiring critical care skills and Illinois RN licensure. The role features a night shift (1900-0730), 3 days per week, totaling 36 hours weekly under a 13-week contract with weekend rotations and holiday coverage.

Responsibilities include monitoring cardiac rhythms, ventilated patients, intracranial/central pressures, and comprehensive CCU care, using Epic EMR for charting.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license in good standing
• BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association) required
• Minimum of three years of relevant nursing experience
• ASN required; BSN preferred
• Epic EMR charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required

Responsibilities

• Work in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of a hospital environment
• Night shift schedule, 1900-0730, 3 days per week, 36 hours weekly
• 13-week contract assignment
• Weekend rotation of 5 shifts within a 6-week period
• EO holiday coverage requirement
• Utilizes specialized equipment including cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, and oxygen pumps
• Monitors intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, and cardiac rhythms
• Cares for ventilated patients with a focus on early mobility
• Epic charting system used
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to CCU patients including assessment, care planning, and implementation of interventions
• Respond to life‑saving situations based on nursing standards and protocols
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes
• Utilize meaningful hourly rounding, bedside reporting, and whiteboards for patient/family communication
• Contribute to the professional development of peers
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Contingent workers may not be on assignment for more than 1 year at this health system without a 6-month break in service

Skills

Critical care nursing

ICU nursing

Patient monitoring

Education

ASN required

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) position in Illinois, requiring critical care skills and Illinois RN licensure. The role features a night shift (1900-0730), 3 days per week, totaling 36 hours weekly under a 13-week contract with weekend rotations and holiday coverage.

Responsibilities include monitoring cardiac rhythms, ventilated patients, intracranial/central pressures, and comprehensive CCU care, using Epic EMR for charting.