Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Acute Care ICU Job in Freeport, Illinois

Looking for ICU registered nurse jobs in Illinois? Join a busy acute care ICU in Freeport, Illinois, and use your critical care nursing skills in a fast-paced, supportive travel nurse assignment. Located in northwest Illinois, Freeport offers a welcoming small-city setting for your next travel nursing opportunity. This 8-bed unit provides a rewarding mix of medical, surgical, and stroke-related care for an experienced travel ICU RN who thrives in teamwork-driven environments.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Setting: Acute Care ICU
• Location: Freeport, Illinois
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, every other weekend
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Charting System: MEDITECH
• Orientation: 2 shifts
• Unit Size: 8 beds

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Ability to titrate drips and manage critical care medications
• Previous travel nurse experience preferred
• MEDITECH experience is a plus
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and comfort running codes preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled critical care nursing for ICU patients with diagnoses including sepsis, stroke, DKA, pneumonia, ETOH withdrawal, and post-cath recovery
• Monitor and manage patients with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3, with some lower-acuity assignments
• Titrate and administer critical care infusions as needed, including vasoactive and sedation medications
• Participate in code response and support unit-wide emergency care
• Float as needed to MedSurg, Tele, and ER with a full patient load
• Collaborate with hospitalists, respiratory therapy, and support staff to deliver high-quality patient care
• Interpret telemetry strips and maintain accurate clinical documentation in MEDITECH

Apply now to explore this Illinois travel nursing opportunity and join a healthcare team that values strong clinical skills, teamwork, and compassionate care.

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.