Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Peoria, IL

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed Medical ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing complex diagnoses including sepsis, ARDS, pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, and overdose. Provide advanced care for ventilated patients, including management of arterial lines, central lines, and respiratory therapy equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow).

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (MICU)

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed Medical ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing complex diagnoses including sepsis, ARDS, pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, and overdose
• Interpret EKG strips and monitor telemetry using Philips monitoring systems; read and document rhythm interpretations independently
• Manage and titrate a wide variety of vasoactive and cardioactive drips per physician-outlined parameters
• Provide advanced care for ventilated patients, including management of arterial lines, central lines, and respiratory therapy equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow)
• Collaborate with intensivists, telemedicine intensivist support, charge RNs, house supervisors, and patient care technicians across all shifts
• Float to step-down or general medical units as needed, adjusting patient assignments accordingly (up to 3–4 patients)

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency in EKG interpretation and cardiac rhythm strip reading
• Experience with arterial lines, central lines, and care of ventilated patients
• Demonstrated ability to titrate vasopressors and other vasoactive/cardioactive medications
• Must be able to pass a drug screen; position is located on a drug-free campus

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a Medical ICU or critical care setting
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health records
• Experience managing patients with COVID-19 in an ICU environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported critical care environment with 24/7 house supervision, tele-intensivist coverage, and dedicated patient care technicians
• Structured orientation program designed to set travelers up for success before independent practice on the unit