GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Surgical ICU RN Job in Peoria, Illinois Bring your critical care expertise to a dynamic Surgical ICU in Peoria, Illinois . This travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to care for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced acute care hospital while working alongside a collaborative care team. Peoria offers a welcoming Midwest setting with a strong community feel, riverfront charm, and easy access to city amenities, dining, and outdoor recreation.

Travel ICU RN Job Details Specialty: Surgical ICU / ICU / Critical Care Nursing Setting: Acute care hospital Location: Peoria, Illinois Shift: 12-hour day shifts Shift Duration: 12 hours Shifts per Week: 3 shifts per week Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Length: 13 weeks Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130 Schedule Notes: Weekend coverage required, with every other holiday rotation Charting System: EPIC Floating: May float to lower levels of care as needed Registered Nurse Job Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois or confirmation that the license application process has been initiated At least 1 year of ICU experience required Surgical ICU , critical care , or trauma nursing experience strongly preferred Level I trauma experience strongly preferred Current BLS and ACLS certifications Ability to titrate drips and manage complex ICU medications Experience with high-acuity patients and critical care monitoring Comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical ICU environment Ability to provide required submission information, including requested time off and identifying details for credentialing Responsibilities Provide expert nursing care for post-surgical, trauma, and complex ICU patients Monitor and manage patients with open abdomens, multisystem trauma, and endovascular conditions Titrate pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin drips according to patient needs and protocols Assess, interpret, and respond to cardiac rhythms and telemetry strips Collaborate with intensivists, respiratory therapy, charge nurses, and support staff Deliver safe, compassionate care while maintaining excellent clinical documentation in EPIC Adapt to floating assignments when needed and provide full-team support in lower-acuity units Participate in orientation and quickly integrate into the unit workflow Apply now to join this rewarding Illinois nursing job and take the next step in your travel RN and critical care nursing career in Peoria.

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 514630.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.