ICU | Registered Nurse

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Contract in Rockford, Illinois

Apply now for an ICU Registered Nurse travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois, caring for critically ill adults on 10-hour night shifts. This 13-week travel nurse assignment offers the opportunity to work in a mid-to-large hospital while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary critical care team. Rockford combines a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient access to cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and the greater Chicago region.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Adult Critical Care Nursing
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,270–$2,400
• Location: Rockford, Illinois
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, ending February 13, 2027
• Schedule: 10-hour night shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Illinois
• At least 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience; Coronary Care Unit (CCU) experience is strongly preferred
• Experience providing nursing care to critically ill adult patients
• Previous experience in a mid-size or large hospital preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Availability to complete the full 13-week travel nursing assignment, including rotating weekend and holiday coverage
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the assignment location

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following critical care protocols
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Manage complex patient needs, support mechanically ventilated patients, and respond effectively to clinical emergencies
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospital standards
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and high-quality critical care throughout each shift

Apply now to take the next step in your ICU travel nursing career with this critical care RN opportunity in Rockford, 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.