ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Rockford, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Rockford, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,145/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.58
- Weekly
- $2,145
- Yearly (full-time)
- $111,540
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $59.58/hour — 29% 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
- 1,434 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 120 of them in Rockford.
- Pay in these listings: $17.00 – $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 ($66.72/hour across 458 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Critical Care Registered Nurse caring for CCU patients in a mid-to-large hospital setting. This role offers 12-hour night shifts, with every other weekend and every other holiday scheduled. The assignment is suited for an RN with demonstrated CCU experience, along with current BLS and ACLS certifications. Night-shift professionals can enjoy the calm rhythm of the overnight hours while providing focused critical care when patients need it most.
Weather:
Rockford typically offers cool, crisp conditions this time of year, with changing temperatures, cloudy days, occasional rain, and opportunities for refreshing outdoor activities between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
• Anderson Japanese Gardens: Explore peaceful landscapes, ponds, bridges, and seasonal plantings in a tranquil setting.
• Rock Cut State Park: Hike, bike, fish, or enjoy the wooded scenery around Pierce Lake.
• Chicago Day Trip: Spend the day visiting museums, exploring neighborhoods, enjoying lakefront views, or dining downtown.
• Galena Day Trip: Tour the historic downtown, browse local shops, and enjoy scenic views throughout the surrounding area.
• Madison Day Trip: Visit the state capitol, explore the lakeside, and sample local restaurants and cultural attractions.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Rockford, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
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