GHR Healthcare
Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,369 per week
GHR Healthcare, Freeport, Illinois, United States, 61032
Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,369 per week at GHR Healthcare summary:
This position is for a travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Freeport, Illinois, offering a 13-week contract with 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts. The role involves providing critical care in an 8-bed ICU, managing patients with severe diagnoses, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with the healthcare team. Candidates must hold an active Illinois RN license, have ICU experience, and certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, with preferred skills in Meditech charting and travel nursing.
GHR Healthcare 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:
01/12/2026
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 nursing career with a rewarding ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Freeport, IL (61032). Join a collaborative healthcare team in a modern, 8-bed Intensive Care Unit, providing high-acuity patient care. Freeport offers affordable living, scenic parks, and a welcoming community—making it an ideal location for Illinois nursing jobs and travel healthcare professionals.
ICU RN Job Details
Location:
Freeport, Illinois 61032
Healthcare Setting:
Acute Care – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Assignment Length:
13-week travel contract (Start: 1/12/2026 – End: 4/13/2026)
Nursing Shift:
12-hour nights; includes weekend and holiday rotation
Hours:
36 hours per week guaranteed
Employment Type:
Travel nursing job
Orientation:
2 shifts (12 hours each) with dedicated clinical support
Registered Nurse Qualifications
Active Illinois RN license (required for submission)
Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience preferred
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Experience with Code Blue response and phlebotomy skills a plus
Travel nurse experience and Meditech charting highly preferred
Proficiency in titrating critical drips (Levo, Neo, Propofol, Fentanyl, Precedex, Insulin, TNK)
ICU Nurse Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an 8-bed ICU (1:2-3 nurse-to-patient ratio)
Manage critical care diagnoses: sepsis, stroke, DKA, post-cath recovery, and more
Lead Code Blue emergencies as Command RN
Titrate and mix critical care medications
Collaborate with hospitalists, clinical support staff, and fellow ICU nurses
Float to MedSurg, Telemetry, or ER as needed and manage full patient loads
Document patient care accurately using Meditech EHR
Demonstrate professionalism and adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Apply now
to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Freeport, Illinois!
Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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 Job ID #444730. 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 For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.
Keywords: travel nurse, ICU nurse, intensive care unit, registered nurse, critical care, travel nursing job, Illinois nursing jobs, code blue, Meditech charting, ACLS certification
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GHR Healthcare 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:
01/12/2026
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 nursing career with a rewarding ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Freeport, IL (61032). Join a collaborative healthcare team in a modern, 8-bed Intensive Care Unit, providing high-acuity patient care. Freeport offers affordable living, scenic parks, and a welcoming community—making it an ideal location for Illinois nursing jobs and travel healthcare professionals.
ICU RN Job Details
Location:
Freeport, Illinois 61032
Healthcare Setting:
Acute Care – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Assignment Length:
13-week travel contract (Start: 1/12/2026 – End: 4/13/2026)
Nursing Shift:
12-hour nights; includes weekend and holiday rotation
Hours:
36 hours per week guaranteed
Employment Type:
Travel nursing job
Orientation:
2 shifts (12 hours each) with dedicated clinical support
Registered Nurse Qualifications
Active Illinois RN license (required for submission)
Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience preferred
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Experience with Code Blue response and phlebotomy skills a plus
Travel nurse experience and Meditech charting highly preferred
Proficiency in titrating critical drips (Levo, Neo, Propofol, Fentanyl, Precedex, Insulin, TNK)
ICU Nurse Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an 8-bed ICU (1:2-3 nurse-to-patient ratio)
Manage critical care diagnoses: sepsis, stroke, DKA, post-cath recovery, and more
Lead Code Blue emergencies as Command RN
Titrate and mix critical care medications
Collaborate with hospitalists, clinical support staff, and fellow ICU nurses
Float to MedSurg, Telemetry, or ER as needed and manage full patient loads
Document patient care accurately using Meditech EHR
Demonstrate professionalism and adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Apply now
to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Freeport, Illinois!
Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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 Job ID #444730. 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 For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.
Keywords: travel nurse, ICU nurse, intensive care unit, registered nurse, critical care, travel nursing job, Illinois nursing jobs, code blue, Meditech charting, ACLS certification
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