Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,179 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 24 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac ICU Travel Nursing Job in Decatur, Illinois

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a cardiac focus in Decatur, Illinois (62526). This travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work in a Level II Trauma Center's 20-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, providing critical care to adult patients with complex cardiac conditions. Decatur is known for its welcoming community, affordable living, and access to beautiful parks and lakes—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking travel RN jobs in Illinois.

Cardiac ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

Location : Decatur, Illinois (62526) – Central Illinois healthcare jobs

Facility : Acute Care Hospital – Cardiac ICU, Level II Trauma Center

Assignment Type : Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

Start Date : November 24, 2025

End Date : February 23, 2026

Duration : 13-week contract

Shift : Nights, 12-hour shifts (18 : 00 – 06 : 30)

Hours per Week : 36

Estimated Weekly Pay : $2000 - $2050

Patient Ratio : 1 : 2 in ICU, up to 1 : 5 in IMC team

Unit : 20-bed Cardiac ICU

Charting System : Cerner

Scrub Color : Royal Blue

Parking : Free with permit

ICU RN Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience (cardiac ICU or CVICU preferred)

Active Illinois Registered Nurse license (required at time of application)

Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (AHA or Red Cross only)

Proficient in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and advanced cardiac devices (Impella, IABP, TVP) preferred

Experience with ventilator management, arterial / central line care, and titration of cardiac / vasoactive drips

Ability to float within scope to other units as needed

Availability to work every other weekend and 2 out of 3 major holidays

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Key Responsibilities for Cardiac ICU RN

Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill adult patients with cardiac and multi-system conditions

Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias, perform 12-lead EKGs, and respond to emergencies

Provide pre- and post-cardiac catheterization / intervention care

Manage chronic and acute renal failure, administer blood products, and perform IV therapy (arterial / central / PICC line management)

Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and emergency medications

Assist with respiratory and ventilator management (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, suctioning)

Participate in infection prevention, isolation precautions, and rapid / code blue response

Float to other units within scope as needed to support facility operations

Take the next step in your critical care nursing career—apply now for this Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse travel job in Decatur, Illinois, and join a leading healthcare team dedicated to excellence in patient care!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #425414. 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

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Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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