Registered Nurse

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Marion, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Marion, Illinois

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Marion, IL (zip code 62959). This 13-week travel nursing job places you in a state-of-the-art 18-bed ICU/Stepdown Unit, offering competitive pay and the opportunity to work with a collaborative healthcare team. Marion, located in Southern Illinois, is ideal for nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs with access to outdoor recreation and a welcoming community.

ICU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Marion, Illinois 62959 (Southern Illinois travel nursing jobs)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Healthcare Setting: 18-bed ICU/Stepdown Unit
• Shift: 12-hour days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 upon request)
• Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
• Scrubs: Navy Blue
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1950 - $2090

ICU RN Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Certificate in Nursing (RN)
• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience (3 years preferred)
• At least 1 prior travel nurse assignment required
• Proficient in neuro assessment, NIHSS/dysphagia screening, Tele/EKG interpretation (exam required on first day)
• Experience with ETT/ventilator management, sedative and paralytic drips, cardiac drips, vasoactive medications, insulin, sepsis protocols, and post-ROSC therapeutic hypothermia
• Strong critical thinking, adaptability, and resilience
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Preferred: tPa administration/assessment, massive transfusion (Belmont)

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to ICU and stepdown patients (ICU ratio 2:1, Stepdown 3:1)
• Conduct comprehensive neuro assessments and dysphagia screenings
• Interpret Tele/EKG results and manage ventilated patients
• Initiate and titrate critical care medications and drips
• Implement sepsis and post-cardiac arrest protocols
• Float to stepdown unit as needed to support patient care
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to manage increased patient volume
• Participate in every other weekend and holiday rotation

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career with this ICU Registered Nurse job in Marion, Illinois!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #410552. 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: ICU

About Planet Healthcare

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus