American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Neuro ICU
- 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 Neuro Trauma ICU RN for a Level 1 trauma hospital requiring critical care skills in vent management, art/central lines, and an active IL RN license.
Details
- Level 1 trauma Neuro Trauma ICU (NTICU) in an acute care hospital setting
- Nurse:patient ratio of 1:2-3
- Patient population includes complex trauma (head, chest, abdominal, orthopedic), stroke (IV tPA, thrombectomy, embolization, aneurysm coiling), adult and pediatric burns up to 17-20% BSA without respiratory involvement, and general medical/surgical critical care patients
- Utilizes CRRT, EVDs, and ICP monitoring
- Charge nurse staffed 24/7 and typically does not take a patient assignment
- CNAs staffed on the unit, up to a ratio of 1:17 or 2:17 depending on need
- Hospitalist in house 24/7 with eICU support for pulmonary after hours
- RT manages all respiratory equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow
- Central and in-room Phillips cardiac monitors with no dedicated monitor tech; RNs responsible for EKG rhythm interpretation
- 12-hour night shifts, 7p-730a
- Required to work every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday nights)
- Required to work every other holiday
- No call or standby requirements
- Expected to float throughout the hospital, excluding ER and OB; capped at 1:4 ratio if floated to MedSurg
- EPIC EMR used
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required
- Minimum 3 years of experience required
- Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
- PALS preferred but not required
- Experience with ventilator management and medication titration required
- Experience with arterial lines and central lines required
- CRRT experience preferred
- EVD/ICP monitoring experience preferred
- Comfortable titrating common ICU drips
- Required to pass a drug screen for all panels
Additional Information
- Responsible for titrating common ICU drips and medications
- Assess cardiac rhythms and intervene as needed due to absence of a dedicated monitor tech
- Unit/department specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
- Any color professional scrub permitted; scrubs required when caring for burn patients and performing dressing changes
- Local candidates welcome to apply
- No radius requirement for position eligibility, though a separate local pay rate applies within 50 miles of the facility
- Requested time off must be submitted for consideration
American Traveler Job ID #P-771425. 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 - Neuro 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.