ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Rockford, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Rockford, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,217/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.58
- Weekly
- $2,217
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,284
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.58/hour — 33% 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
- 1,430 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 129 of them in Rockford.
- Pay in these listings: $17.00 – $99.07/hour, median $60.97/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:
This travel contract is designed for a Critical Care Registered Nurse with CCU experience. You will care for critically ill patients during 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with weekend and holiday coverage as needed. The assignment offers scheduling flexibility, including potential block scheduling, and is available as a 36- or 48-hour weekly contract. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, along with experience in a mid- to large-sized hospital setting.
Weather:
Rockford typically offers crisp, comfortable weather around this time of year, with cool temperatures, colorful scenery, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
• Anderson Japanese Gardens: Explore peaceful gardens, winding paths, and seasonal landscapes.
• Rockford Art Museum: Browse regional and national exhibitions in a welcoming downtown setting.
• Sinnissippi Park: Enjoy walking trails, river views, gardens, and open green space.
• Chicago Day Trip: Spend the day exploring museums, dining, shopping, and lakefront attractions.
• Galena Day Trip: Visit historic streets, local shops, galleries, and scenic rolling hills.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Rockford, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
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