Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Freeport, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 10 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

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

Advance your critical care nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in Freeport, IL (61032). Join a leading healthcare team in a modern 8-bed Intensive Care Unit, providing high-acuity patient care in northern Illinois. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work with advanced clinical technology, expand your ICU skills, and experience the welcoming community of Freeport, known for its scenic parks and friendly neighborhoods.

Illinois ICU Nursing Job Details

Location : Freeport, Illinois 61032

Healthcare Setting : Acute Care Hospital, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Assignment Type : Travel RN

Start Date : November 10, 2025

End Date : February 9, 2026

Contract Duration : 13 weeks

Nursing Shift : 12-hour days (07 : 00 – 19 : 30)

Hours per Week : 36 guaranteed

Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend

Holiday Requirement : Holiday rotation

Scrub Color : Any professional color

Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $1990-$2130

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Illinois RN license (required for submission)

Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience

Current certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Proven experience running codes and titrating critical drips (Levo, Neo, Propofol, Fentanyl, Precedex, Insulin, TNK, etc.)

Phlebotomy and previous travel nurse experience highly preferred

Meditech charting experience is a plus

Must disclose any previous employment at FHN Memorial Hospital upon submission

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in an 8-bed ICU

Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 : 2-3, including lower acuity patients

Serve as Code Blue Command RN and deliver rapid response care

Titrate and administer critical drips and medications

Care for patients with sepsis, stroke, DKA, post-cath recovery, ETOH withdrawal, and other acute diagnoses

Float to MedSurg, Telemetry, and Emergency Room (ER) as needed

Collaborate with hospitalists and clinical support staff, utilizing advanced monitoring technology (GE Carescape, Airstrip)

Participate in department orientation and ongoing professional development

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

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

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

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.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #422655. 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 GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

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