ICU RN

SUMMARY:

* Job Title: ICU RN
* Profession: Registered Nurse
* Specialty: RN - Intensive Care Unit
* Job Type: Contract / Travel
* Location: Rockford, IL
* Start Date: Jul 01, 2026
* Duration: 13 weeks
* Shift: Nights
* Rate: $2,206.80/36 hours

REQUIREMENTS:

* 2+ years of experience
* Candidates must have a strong ICU experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center
* must also be willing to float down to Step-Down ICU
* current IL License
* CPR
* ACLS
* NIHSS
* Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
* education verification is required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
* Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws/practice act.
* Documents according to standards of care.
* Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.
* Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.
* Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
* Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.