Travel Neuro ICU RN - $2,236 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Neuro ICU Discipline : RN Start Date : 10 / 27 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Neuro ICU position in Illinois requiring EPIC EMR proficiency and at least one year of ICU experience. Responsibilities Work in an 18-bed Neuro ICU within an acute care hospital setting Patient population includes ventrics, strokes with and without tPA, and post-craniectomy cases Nurse to patient ratio is 1 : 2 in ICU, 1 : 3 in intermediate care, and 1 : 4 on general floors when floating Ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, and titratable drips are commonly used Utilizes EPIC for charting; prior EPIC experience required RNs are required to read and interpret telemetry strips on Phillips monitors Schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a), three shifts per week, rotating weekends and holidays Travelers float first and may be assigned to any unit in the hospital, including higher and lower acuity units No call or standby requirement Responsibilities include acute management of neurological ICU patients and titration of multiple physician-ordered drips Charge nurse and house supervisor support are present on each shift; charge nurse may take a patient assignment as needed Patient care techs support the unit with a 9 : 1 ratio Unit-specific orientation provided (20 hours : one 8-hour and one 12-hour shift) Drug screen required; facility is a drug-free campus COVID-19 vaccine is not required Local candidates are considered but local rates apply for those residing within 50 miles Requirements Active IL RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted Minimum of one year of recent ICU nursing experience required Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required NIH Stroke Scale Certification required Experience required with ventriculostomy, ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, titrating drips, acute stroke management, and post-craniectomy care Ability to operate and troubleshoot ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen equipment Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips EPIC EMR experience required Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-617641. 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 : Travel RN - Neuro ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24 / 7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.