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

Advance your nursing career as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Decatur, IL 62526! Join a leading healthcare team at a Level II Trauma Center, providing critical care in a modern acute care hospital. This travel nursing opportunity offers competitive pay, professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact in Illinois healthcare. Decatur is renowned for its welcoming community, affordable living, and scenic parks—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both rewarding work and quality of life.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Decatur, Illinois 62526
• Healthcare Setting: Acute Care Hospital, Level II Trauma Center
• Unit: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – 20 beds
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse (locum tenens)
• Start Date: September 15, 2025
• End Date: December 15, 2025
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 4x12-hour (18:00 - 06:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2000-$2050
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Royal blue
• Parking: Free with permit
  
  

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (required at time of application)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (AHA or Red Cross only)
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia management
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central/PICC line care, and IV starts
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• Pre/post cardiac cath/intervention and renal failure management experience
• Ability to float within scope to support hospital needs
• Availability to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during assignment
  
  

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to adults in the ICU, including those with cardiac, respiratory, and renal conditions
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage dysrhythmias, and perform 12-lead EKGs
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterizations and interventions
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, emergency medications, and continuous IV sedation
• Manage ventilated patients and assist with respiratory therapies (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC)
• Perform arterial and central line management, blood product administration, and wound care
• Respond to code blue and rapid response situations
• Maintain infection prevention and isolation protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, and pharmacy
• Float to other nursing units as needed to support hospital operations
  
  

Apply now to join our Decatur, Illinois healthcare team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse and make a difference in critical care nursing!

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

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We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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