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RN-Neurology ICU, Critical Care (CCU), Intensive Care / Coronary Nurse (ICU), Step Down

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Orison Solutions LLC

Rockford, Illinois

Staffing partner

You'll work in our Step-Down ICU and ICU units. This role comes through Orison Solutions LLC, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Posted Sep 22 · “Candidates must have a strong ICU experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center, but must also be willing to float down to Step-Down ICU.” from the posting

Shift and hours
7:00A to 7:30P shifts Shift Information: 7:00A - 7:30P
Unit and setting
Step-Down ICU and ICU · Hospital We are seeking an experienced RN for our Step-Down ICU and ICU units.
License
RN license The candidate must have current IL License, CPR, ACLS & NIHSS.Current Illinois RN license
Term
Starts Sep 22, 2026 · Agency

Do you qualify?

License
Current Illinois RN license The candidate must have current IL License, CPR, ACLS & NIHSS. Check your license
Certification
CPR
Certification
ACLS
Certification
NIHSS
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program, education verified Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program; education verification is required.
Experience
ICU experience at a Level 1 trauma center Candidates must have a strong ICU experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most Illinois agency rolesIllinois agency postings that state pay run $29/hr to $81/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $70/hr, across 37 postings.

The role and schedule

Floating
Float to step-down ICU must also be willing to float down to Step-Down ICU
Day to day
Guides other units on patient care Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
Hours stated
7:00A - 7:30P
Start
Start date 09/22/2026 Job Start Date: 09/22/2026

The workplace

Orison Solutions LLC logo
Orison Solutions LLC
Staffing partner
Staffing partner
Orison Solutions LLC

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

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We are seeking an experienced RN for our Step-Down ICU and ICU units. Candidates must have a strong ICU experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center, but must also be willing to float down to Step-Down ICU.

The candidate must have current IL License, CPR, ACLS & NIHSS. Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program; education verification is required.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws/practice act. Documents according to standards of care.

Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction. Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance. Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.

Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.

Job Start Date: 09/22/2026 Shift Information: 7:00A - 7:30P

What's around it?

In Rockford, IL

Rockford, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$985/mo
Household income
$54,752/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Rockford, IL

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