
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) – Springfield, Illinois
Apply now for a Travel ICU Registered Nurse job in Springfield, Illinois, providing high-acuity critical care to adults in a Medical Intensive Care Unit. Join a dedicated intensive care team in this on-site travel nursing assignment and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Springfield, the capital of Illinois, offers a welcoming community with historic landmarks, cultural attractions, parks, and outdoor recreation.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Springfield, Illinois
- Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 28, 2027
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Position Type: Travel nursing assignment
Travel ICU Nurse Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Illinois
- At least 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or completion as required by the assignment
- Strong clinical judgment, patient assessment skills, and the ability to perform effectively in a high-acuity critical care environment
- Willingness to work 12-hour day shifts and every other weekend
ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Perform ongoing nursing assessments, monitor hemodynamic and clinical status, and identify changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and treatments safely and evaluate patient responses
- Manage complex critical care plans and coordinate care with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and participate in emergency interventions
- Educate patients and families while providing compassionate support throughout the plan of care
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and ongoing care needs
Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity and join a critical care team in Springfield, Illinois.
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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