ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Peoria, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Peoria, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,467/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $68.53
- Weekly
- $2,467
- Yearly (full-time)
- $128,284
This job pays about $68.53/hour — 48% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,334 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 312 of them in Peoria.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.50/hour across 419 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Step into a high-acuity CVICU travel assignment in Peoria, Illinois, caring for complex cardiovascular patients including post-surgical cases, STEMI, cardiogenic shock, severe heart failure, vascular procedures, and ventilated patients. You will manage advanced therapies and equipment such as IABPs, Impellas, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, CRRT, temporary pacemakers, arterial lines, and central lines while titrating multiple critical-care infusions. This role is suited for an experienced CVICU RN who can interpret cardiac rhythms, assess rapidly, and contribute confidently from the start. The assignment follows 12-hour night shifts, includes every-other-weekend and holiday requirements, and may involve floating to other levels of care. BLS is required; ACLS is preferred, and CCRN is a plus.
Weather
Peoria generally offers pleasant seasonal weather with crisp air, comfortable daytime conditions, and cooler evenings—ideal for enjoying the riverfront, local parks, and nearby attractions.
Fun Things To Do
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Riverfront: Explore the Peoria Riverfront Museum, scenic trails, and waterfront attractions.
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Scenic Drive: Take a drive along Grand View Drive for views of the Illinois River and surrounding landscape.
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Wildlife Escape: Visit Wildlife Prairie Park for hiking, wildlife viewing, and outdoor activities.
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Day Trip—Starved Rock: Spend a day exploring waterfalls, canyons, and hiking trails at Starved Rock State Park.
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Day Trip—Springfield: Discover Illinois history, museums, and landmarks in the state capital.
Job Specifics
City and State: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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