Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Overview

Registered Nurse - ICU travel assignment in Carbondale, Illinois. Start date 08/17/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $2,916 to $3,061 with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights (1900–0730). Unit features a 21-bed general ICU providing bedside care for a variety of high-acuity patients, including cardiac, neuro, neurosurgical, post-cardiac surgery, post-general surgery, medical ICU, and trauma cases. Weekend schedule: every other weekend with no on-call requirements. This travel assignment is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,916–$3,061 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (1900–0730)
• Start date: 08/17/2026
• ICU unit: 21-bed general ICU with a mix of cardiac, neuro, neurosurgical, post-operative, medical ICU, and trauma patients

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside nursing care to high-acuity ICU patients in a 21-bed unit, maintaining a typical 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Monitor and document vital signs, hemodynamics, and patient progress; administer medications and manage lines, drips, and tubes per protocol
• Support ventilated patients and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to implement care plans and daily rounds
• Perform comprehensive assessments, respond to clinical changes, and initiate appropriate interventions to maintain patient safety
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and ancillary staff; communicate effectively with families to provide updates and education
• Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record and maintain strict adherence to infection control and patient safety standards
• Weekend coverage: every other weekend; no on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license in Illinois (or eligible as applicable) and in good standing
• ICU nursing experience preferred, with exposure to cardiac, neuro, neurosurgical, post-operative cardiac and general surgery, medical ICU, or trauma patient populations
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts on a 3x12 schedule (1900–0730)
• Available for a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills; ability to thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Housing assistance available
• Extension opportunities upon successful assignment completion
• Nationwide travel assignments through the staffing program
• Ongoing support and resources to ensure a smooth onboarding and assignment experience