Travel MICU RN - $2,268 per week

Mparks; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 4,778,000 - 5,005,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental and Vision

Job summary

GHR Healthcare is seeking a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week assignment in Peoria, Illinois. This role requires ICU experience, BLS/ACLS, and proficiency with telemetry and EKGs, with a 12-hour night shift and 36 hours per week.

The position offers a travel nursing assignment in a busy acute care ICU setting, using EPIC for charting. Start date is August 31, 2026, with an end date of November 30, 2026. Weekend requirements apply, with opportunities to work across units as needed.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois or pending application.
• Minimum 1 year ICU nursing experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Ability to interpret EKG strips and telemetry.
• Experience with arterial/central lines and ventilated patients.
• Comfort with titratable drips and high-acuity care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to critically ill ICU patients.
• Monitor status, interpret telemetry, and respond to changes.
• Titrate vasoactive medications per orders.
• Manage ventilated patients and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Perform and interpret EKG rhythm strips and support cardiac monitoring.
• Collaborate with intensivists, charge RNs, and support staff.
• Float to stepdown or general units as needed.
• Maintain EPIC documentation and follow unit protocols.

Skills

ICU nursing

RN license

BLS ACLS

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Vasopressor titration

Ventilated patient care

Critical care nursing

EPIC

Education

Active RN license

Tools

EPIC

Job description

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Peoria, Illinois

Start your next ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Peoria, Illinois. This 13-week acute care opportunity is ideal for an experienced critical care RN who thrives in a fast-paced intensive care unit and is ready to make an impact on every shift.

Join a respected healthcare team in Central Illinois and enjoy the benefits of a Midwest city with strong healthcare opportunities, riverfront views, local dining, parks, and arts and entertainment when you're off the clock.

Job Details

• Position: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Start Date: August 31, 2026
• End Date: November 30, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Setting: Acute care ICU
• Charting System: EPIC
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Travelers float first as needed to lower levels of care

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of ICU nursing experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Strong ability to interpret EKG strips and telemetry rhythms
• Experience with arterial lines, central lines, ventilated patients, and vasopressor titration
• Comfortable managing titratable drips and high-acuity critical care patients
• Ability to work in a drug-free campus environment and complete required screening
• BSN not required

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, high-quality care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Monitor patient status, interpret telemetry, and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Titrate vasoactive and cardioactive medications according to orders and patient needs
• Manage ventilated patients and assist with respiratory equipment troubleshooting
• Perform and interpret EKG rhythm strips and support complex cardiac monitoring
• Collaborate with the care team, including intensivists, charge RNs, and support staff
• Float to stepdown or general medical units when needed and safely adjust assignment acuity
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and follow unit-specific protocols

Benefits

• 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #507206. 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

About GHR Healthcare

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uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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