Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical ICU (SICU) Night Shift | Peoria, Illinois

Travel Registered Nurse jobs in Peoria, Illinois: Join a high-acuity Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) for a 13-week night-shift assignment caring for complex postoperative, trauma, and critically ill patients alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team. Peoria combines the energy of a regional medical hub with a welcoming community, scenic Illinois River views, vibrant arts and cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: Typically three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:2, with assignments ranging from 1:1 to 1:3 based on acuity
• Charting: EPIC
• Call Requirement: None
• Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts in a six-week period
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday

SICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience; Level I trauma experience is required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Demonstrated ability to care for critically ill postoperative and trauma patients
• Experience titrating vasoactive, sedation, paralytic, and insulin infusions
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Willingness to float to a lower level of care when needed and assume the appropriate patient assignment
• Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and alternating holidays

Surgical ICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients, including those with open abdomens, multisystem trauma, and endovascular conditions
• Assess patients, recognize changes in clinical status, and implement timely interventions
• Safely administer and titrate pressors, sedation, paralytics, insulin, and other critical care infusions
• Interpret cardiac monitoring strips and collaborate with the intensivist, attending physician, respiratory therapy, and other members of the care team
• Manage patients receiving ventilator, CPAP, and BiPAP support in collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and progress of care
• Support safe transitions of care and provide appropriate handoff communication
• Adapt to changing acuity and staffing needs while maintaining high standards of patient safety and clinical excellence

Apply now for this Surgical ICU travel nursing opportunity in Peoria, Illinois, and join a dedicated critical care team on night shift.

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.