ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Freeport, Illinois\n\nAdvance your critical care nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in Freeport, IL (61032). Join a leading healthcare team in a modern 8-bed Intensive Care Unit, providing high-acuity patient care in northern Illinois. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work with advanced clinical technology, expand your ICU skills, and experience the welcoming community of Freeport, known for its scenic parks and friendly neighborhoods.\n\nIllinois ICU Nursing Job Details\n
- Location : Freeport, Illinois 61032\n
- Healthcare Setting : Acute Care Hospital, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)\n
- Assignment Type : Travel RN\n
- Start Date : November 10, 2025\n
- End Date : February 9, 2026\n
- Contract Duration : 13 weeks\n
- Nursing Shift : 12-hour days (07 : 00 – 19 : 30)\n
- Hours per Week : 36 guaranteed\n
- Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend\n
- Holiday Requirement : Holiday rotation\n
- Scrub Color : Any professional color\n
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $1990-$2130\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n
- Active Illinois RN license (required for submission)\n
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience\n
- Current certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS\n
- Proven experience running codes and titrating critical drips (Levo, Neo, Propofol, Fentanyl, Precedex, Insulin, TNK, etc.)\n
- Phlebotomy and previous travel nurse experience highly preferred\n
- Meditech charting experience is a plus\n
- Must disclose any previous employment at FHN Memorial Hospital upon submission\n\nICU Nurse Responsibilities\n
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in an 8-bed ICU\n
- Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 : 2-3, including lower acuity patients\n
- Serve as Code Blue Command RN and deliver rapid response care\n
- Titrate and administer critical drips and medications\n
- Care for patients with sepsis, stroke, DKA, post-cath recovery, ETOH withdrawal, and other acute diagnoses\n
- Float to MedSurg, Telemetry, and Emergency Room (ER) as needed\n
- Collaborate with hospitalists and clinical support staff, utilizing advanced monitoring technology (GE Carescape, Airstrip)\n
- Participate in department orientation and ongoing professional development\n\nApply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career with this ICU Registered Nurse job in Freeport, Illinois!\n\nBenefits\n\n401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision\n\nAbout GHR\n\nWith 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\n\nEqual Opportunity\n\nWe 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.