American Traveler 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: 10/26/2026
- 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: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Medical ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring ACLS, BLS, and proficiency with ventilated and vasopressor-dependent patients.
Details
- Acute care MICU setting with 20 beds
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
- Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm-7:30am
- EPIC EMR used for charting
- Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday nights)
- No on-call or standby requirements
- Floating required, with travelers floating first; may take 3 patients on stepdown or 4 on gen med units
- Charge RN and 24/7 house supervisor support available
- 1 PCT to 10 patient ratio for nursing support
- Intensivist in-house from 0700-1900 with telemedicine and on-call attending support afterward
- Telemetry monitored by tele tech using Phillips monitors, with RNs responsible for reading and interpreting strips
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Proficient in EKG strip interpretation
- Experience with arterial lines and central lines required
- Proficient in care of ventilated patients
- Advanced knowledge in titrating vasopressors and cardioactive medications required
- Experience with RT equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow
Additional Information
- Common diagnoses include sepsis, ARDS, pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, and overdose
- RNs responsible for titrating a wide variety of vasoactive and cardioactive medications per ordered parameters
- Unit-specific orientation includes 8 hours of EPIC training, 8 hours with an educator, 4 hours of shadowing, and a full 12-hour shift with a preceptor
- Scrubs not provided; no specific color requirements, though sweatshirts are not permitted
- Holiday coverage requirements vary based on staffing needs
- Local candidates accepted
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local pay rate
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P-766906. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Medical 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.