
ICU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $70.42
- Weekly
- $2,535
- Yearly (full-time)
- $131,820
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 30, 2026
This job pays about $70.42/hour — 53% 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
- 1,437 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 148 of them in Springfield.
- 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 463 jobs).
Job description
Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical ICU Contract in Springfield, Illinois
Apply for a travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) job in Springfield, Illinois, and join an experienced critical care team providing compassionate, evidence-based care to medically complex adult patients.
This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a dedicated RN prepared to work in a Medical Intensive Care Unit. Enjoy a 13-week assignment in Springfield, a welcoming state capital known for its rich history, accessible parks, and vibrant community atmosphere.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nursing
- Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- Location: Springfield, Illinois
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 28, 2027
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
- Setting: On-site
ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, in hand at the time of submission
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, preferably in an ICU or critical care setting
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and participate in an every-other-weekend rotation
Travel ICU Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a Medical ICU
- Assess patient conditions, identify changes in clinical status, and respond promptly to evolving needs
- Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient response
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and communicate effectively during patient handoffs
- Educate patients and families and support them throughout the critical care experience
- Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and evidence-based clinical practices
Apply now for this Medical ICU travel nursing opportunity in Springfield, Illinois, and join a dedicated critical care team.
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.
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