Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) Job in Peoria, Illinois

Take your critical care nursing career to the next level with this rewarding Travel ICU Registered Nurse assignment in Peoria, Illinois. Join a collaborative Surgical ICU team caring for complex post-surgical and trauma patients in a fast-paced acute care environment. This Illinois nursing job offers a great opportunity to build your ICU experience while enjoying a welcoming Midwest community and a convenient central location.

Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical ICU / Intensive Care Unit
• Employment Type: Travel, W2
• Location: Peoria, IL
• Start Date: 8/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Charting System: EPIC
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts with weekend and holiday coverage required
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of recent ICU or critical care experience required
• Experience with Level I trauma and high-acuity surgical ICU patients preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the AHA
• Ability to titrate pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin drips
• Comfort reading and interpreting telemetry strips
• Strong adaptability, communication, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced acute care setting

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care for post-surgical, open abdomen, multisystem trauma, and endovascular patients
• Monitor patient status closely and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Manage and titrate critical drips according to patient needs and unit protocols
• Collaborate with intensivists, charge nurses, respiratory therapy, and support staff to deliver coordinated care
• Document accurately in EPIC and maintain clear, timely communication with the care team
• Support safe patient flow and assist with floating to lower-acuity units when needed
• Contribute to a high-performing ICU environment focused on safety, quality, and excellent outcomes

Apply now to join this travel ICU nursing job in Peoria, IL and make an impact in a dynamic Surgical ICU setting.

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.