ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Rockford, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Rockford, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,477/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.92
- Weekly
- $2,477
- Yearly (full-time)
- $128,804
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.92/hour — 34% 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, 40 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
- 1,450 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 133 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 459 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel Critical Care Registered Nurse assignment offers the opportunity to care for CCU patients during 10-hour night shifts in Rockford, Illinois. The RN will provide focused critical care nursing throughout a 13-week contract, with every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday scheduling. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, along with critical care experience in a mid-sized or larger hospital. Bring your night-shift expertise and prepare to make the overnight hours count.
Weather:
Rockford typically experiences crisp, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with a mix of cool mornings, mild afternoons, and occasional rain. The changing weather makes it easy to enjoy both outdoor activities and welcoming indoor attractions.
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Job Specifics:
City and State: Rockford, Illinois
Shift: 10-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week
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