Posted 09/17/2026 · Job #518690
PICU RN- Peoria, Illinois
Job Description
PICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Peoria, Illinois
Join a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Peoria, IL and bring your pediatric critical care nursing expertise to a supportive travel nurse team.
Job Details
- Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
- Location: Peoria, IL 61637
- Contract Length: 13-week travel nursing assignment
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 – $2,370
- Charting System: EPIC
- Care Setting: Acute care pediatric critical care environment
- Patient Acuity: 16 ICU beds and 16 intermediate beds with 1:1 to 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios
- Team Environment: 24/7 intensivist coverage with strong interdisciplinary support
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- 2 years of recent PICU experience preferred
- BLS (AHA) certification required
- PALS (AHA) certification required
- Experience in pediatric critical care, acute care, or ICU nursing preferred
- Strong comfort level caring for complex pediatric medical, surgical, neurologic, and cardiovascular patients
- Ability to recognize rhythm changes and respond appropriately to clinical needs
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced PICU setting
- Monitor and manage children with complex diagnoses in pediatric intensive care and intermediate care
- Work collaboratively with intensivists, APPs, residents, charge nurses, and support staff
- Assist with advanced respiratory support, bedside monitoring, and rapid response to patient changes
- Escalate care appropriately when clinical status changes
- Float to pediatric and lower levels of care as appropriate
- Document care accurately and efficiently in EPIC
Location Highlights
Peoria offers a welcoming Midwest setting with a strong community feel, convenient city amenities, scenic riverfront areas, parks, and a variety of dining and cultural experiences. For nurses seeking Illinois travel nurse jobs with professional growth and work-life balance, Peoria is an ideal place to take your next PICU nursing assignment.
Apply now to join this rewarding Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN travel opportunity in Peoria, Illinois.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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