Travel RN - Surgical ICU
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Job summary
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU travel assignment in Illinois. You will provide care for post-surgical, trauma, and critical patients in a 13-bed ICU with EPIC EMR. Expect 36 hours per week, day shifts, 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios, and floating to stepdown or general medicine as needed.
Active IL RN license, BLS/ACLS, and ICU/Level I trauma experience are required. Local candidates within 50 miles receive a reduced local rate; start date around Sep 28, 2026, for
Qualifications
- Active IL RN license required (or proof of application).
- BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required.
- Minimum 1 year of ICU experience.
- Level I trauma center and ICU experience required.
- EPIC EMR experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Nurse to patient ratios typically 1:2, occasionally 1:1 or 1:3.
- Titrate drips including pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin.
- Read and interpret telemetry strips.
- Floating to lower levels of care with a full patient assignment.
- No call or standby requirement.
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Travel RN - Surgical ICU
Travel RN - Surgical ICU
Assignment Overview
Overview
Magnet Hospital
Posted 6 days ago
Shift
Days, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Sep 28, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring Level I trauma and ICU experience along with an active IL license.
- Acute care hospital setting in the Surgical ICU (13 beds)
- Patient population includes post-surgical, open abdomen, multi-system trauma, and endovascular cases
- Nurse to patient ratios typically 1:2, occasionally 1:1 or 1:3
- RNs responsible for titrating drips including pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin
- RNs responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips
- Support staff includes nurse aides/patient care techs at 1:10 ratio, monitor techs, in-house intensivists (0700-1900) with tele-medicine coverage after hours, and 24/7 in-house RT
- EPIC EMR used
- Weekend requirement of 6 shifts within a 6 week period
- Holiday coverage required every other holiday
- Floating required, including to lower levels of care (Stepdown at 3 patients or general medicine at 5-6 patients) with a full patient assignment
- No call or standby requirement
- Active IL RN license required (or proof of application in process)
- BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
- Minimum 1 year of experience required
- Level I trauma center and ICU experience required
- EPIC EMR experience preferred
- Unit-specific orientation includes 8 hours of EPIC and systems training, 8 hours with an educator, 4-hour shadow shift, and 12 hours with a preceptor on the unit
- Charge nurse present each shift and may take a patient assignment as staffing allows, with a house supervisor available 24/7
- No specific scrub color or dress code required
- Negative drug screen required as facility is a drug-free campus
- COVID vaccination not required
- Local candidates accepted with a reduced local rate for those within 50 miles of the facility
- First-time travelers may be considered for this position
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
Overview
$2,218/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$28,834
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$115,336
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$972/wk
Regular Hours
$27.00 x 36 hours/wk = $972
Weekly Stipends
$1,246/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,218/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,996 - $2,218. The $2,218 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
Facility address requires login
Bed Count
--
Setting
--
--
--
EMR
--
Teaching Facility
--
American Traveler Benefits
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401k with match
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Why American Traveler?
Unmatched Support and Transparency
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Exceptional Pay and Benefits
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Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Job ID: P-752719
$2,218/wk
Travel RN - Surgical ICU
$2,218/wk
Travel RN - Surgical ICU
Assignment Overview
Overview
Magnet Hospital
Posted 6 days ago
Shift
Days, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Sep 28, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring Level I trauma and ICU experience along with an active IL license.
- Acute care hospital setting in the Surgical ICU (13 beds)
- Patient population includes post-surgical, open abdomen, multi-system trauma, and endovascular cases
- Nurse to patient ratios typically 1:2, occasionally 1:1 or 1:3
- RNs responsible for titrating drips including pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin
- RNs responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips
- Support staff includes nurse aides/patient care techs at 1:10 ratio, monitor techs, in-house intensivists (0700-1900) with tele-medicine coverage after hours, and 24/7 in-house RT
- EPIC EMR used
- Weekend requirement of 6 shifts within a 6 week period
- Holiday coverage required every other holiday
- Floating required, including to lower levels of care (Stepdown at 3 patients or general medicine at 5-6 patients) with a full patient assignment
- No call or standby requirement
- Active IL RN license required (or proof of application in process)
- BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) requiredMinimum 1 year of experience required
- Level I trauma center and ICU experience required
- EPIC EMR experience preferred
- Unit-specific orientation includes 8 hours of EPIC and systems training, 8 hours with an educator, 4-hour shadow shift, and 12 hours with a preceptor on the unit
- Charge nurse present each shift and may take a patient assignment as staffing allows, with a house supervisor available 24/7
- No specific scrub color or dress code required
- Negative drug screen required as facility is a drug‑free campus
- COVID vaccination not required
- Local candidates accepted with a reduced local rate for those within 50 miles of the facility
- First‑time travelers may be considered for this position
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
Overview
$2,218/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$28,834
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$115,336
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$972/wk
Regular Hours
$27.00 x 36 hours/wk = $972
Weekly Stipends
$1,246/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,218/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,996 - $2,218. The $2,218 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
Facility address requires login
Bed Count
--
Setting
--
--
--
EMR
--
Teaching Facility
--
American Traveler Benefits
View All
Health
Day 1
Day 1
401k with match
Opt In
...and many more!
View All
Why American Traveler?
Unmatched Support and Transparency
Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
Empowering Technology
Find jobs, self‑apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.
Exceptional Pay and Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.
Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.
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