Travel Medical ICU Registered Nurse - $2,200 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alton, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 03/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Mar 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position requiring active IL licensure, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications, with a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience. Details Acute care hospital ICU setting with 12 beds and a max census of 11 Medical ICU (MICU) patient population including CHF, COPD, sepsis, MI, DKA, COVID, and ventilated patients Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3; unit occasionally houses IMU patients RNs are required to titrate drips including paralytics, sedatives, Cardizem, amiodarone, and other common ICU drips Ventilators, CPAP, BiPap, and high-flow oxygen are used on the unit; respiratory therapy manages equipment Cardiac rhythm interpretation is preferred; a monitor tech monitors ICU and tele patients in-house EMR is Epic 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM Block scheduling accommodated upon request Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday for nights) Every other holiday required No call or standby requirement Travel nurses do not float to additional departments Requirements Active IL RN license required; must be active at time of consideration (pending license not accepted) Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS — all must be active at time of consideration Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required BSN not required Epic EMR experience preferred Additional Information Charge nurse coverage 24/7 (charge nurses carry a patient assignment); Administrative House Supervisor on-site 24/7 Hospitalist in-house 22 hours/day and on-call during the remaining gap (5 AM–7 AM); intensivist available by phone 24/7 No nurse aides or patient care techs on unit; this is a primary nursing care unit Orientation consists of 3 days: Day 1 is online modules and general facility orientation; Days 2 and 3 are on-the-floor with a preceptor nurse Navy blue scrubs required; not provided by the facility Drug-free campus — a negative drug screen is required Two references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire Local candidates are accepted; candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local pay rate American Traveler Job ID P-679451. 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: Travel RN - ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a

Created: 2026-03-10