Travel ICU RN - Night Shift (High Acuity + Housing)

American Traveler, LLC.; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in Illinois, requiring an active IL RN license and ICU experience.

The role involves caring for high-acuity patients on a 7-bed ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing titrated drips, using Cerner EMR and Nihon Kohden monitors, and 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM to 7:30 AM. On-site certifications are available if needed.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (AHA) required, obtainable on-site if needed.
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required.
• ICU experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency managing a range of ICU patient conditions, including titrating critical drips.
• BSN not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• ICU/Acute Care unit in an acute care hospital setting.
• 7-bed ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Cares for patients with COPD, AFIB, post-op cases (e.g., colon resections), diabetes, COVID-19, occasional alcohol withdrawal, suicidal ideation, and GI bleeds.
• Manages titrated drips including Cardizem, Levophed, and Insulin.
• Uses Cerner EMR and Nihon Kohden cardiac monitors.
• 12-hour night shifts (7 PM - 7:30 AM).
• Schedules posted 6 weeks at a time with possible block scheduling.
• Weekend requirement of every third weekend for night shifts.
• Infrequent floating to Med-Surg/Acute Care (1:4 ratio) possible.
• No dedicated monitor techs; RNs read their own telemetry strips.
• 24/7 in-house Respiratory Therapy support with ventilators, BiPAP, and Vapotherm.
• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting with total patient care responsibilities.
• Hospitalist and nurse practitioner support available daily, with on-call coverage at night.
• ER or anesthesia teams assist with emergent procedures such as intubations.
• Charge nurse may take patient assignments and house supervisor is present during off shifts and weekends.
• Scrub requirement: pewter-colored scrub top or jacket, black pants, black shoes, and black socks.
• 3-shift unit-specific orientation process including HR, infection control, and preceptor-guided floor training.
• Holiday coverage is negotiable, though willingness to work holidays is appreciated.
• Call/standby not required but appreciated if available to pick up shifts.

Skills

IL RN license

BLS, ACLS, PALS

RN experience

ICU experience

drip titration

Tools

Cerner EMR

Nihon Kohden monitors

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in Illinois, requiring an active IL RN license and ICU experience.

The role involves caring for high-acuity patients on a 7-bed ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing titrated drips, using Cerner EMR and Nihon Kohden monitors, and 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM to 7:30 AM. On-site certifications are available if needed.