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Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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American Traveler

Rockford, Illinois

Staffing partner

Posted Sep 11

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Schedule and commitments

Term
Travel

Pay and benefits

Against the board
Pays above most Illinois travel rolesIllinois travel postings that state pay run $1,800/week to $2,690/week, the middle half $1,980/week to $2,470/week, across 112 postings.

Do you qualify?

License
Active IL RN license required
Certification
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
Certification
NIHSS certification required
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program with education verification required
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required
Experience
Prior ICU experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center required

What's around it?

In Rockford, IL· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 8% below the US average

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

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From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 4

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring current IL licensure and prior Level 1 Trauma Center ICU experience.

Details

  • Work in the ICU and Step-Down ICU units of a Level 1 Trauma Center hospital
  • Cares for critically ill cardiovascular, neurological, and coronary care patients
  • Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
  • 13-week assignment length
  • Floating to Step-Down ICU required

Requirements

  • Active IL RN license required
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • NIHSS certification required
  • Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required
  • Prior ICU experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center required
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program with education verification required
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Additional Information

  • Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to provide patient care
  • Administers prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing standards and policies
  • Develops, initiates, and executes individualized patient care plans in coordination with physicians
  • Documents care according to established standards
  • Participates in unit performance improvement activities and shared governance
  • Provides clinical guidance and support to other units in the patient's care journey
  • Applies critical thinking to ensure patient safety and appropriately escalates concerns

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How this role fits you

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On your path

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

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