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Travel PICU Registered Nurse Job in Peoria, IL

Travel PICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Peoria, Illinois—high-acuity pediatric critical care, 12-hour night shifts, EPIC charting, and competitive weekly pay in a supportive Central Illinois healthcare community.

Step into a rewarding pediatric intensive care nursing role where your expertise and compassion will make a meaningful difference every shift. This travel RN job in Peoria, IL offers a welcoming Central Illinois setting with a strong healthcare community, scenic riverfront views, local parks, and easy access to dining and cultural attractions.

Job Details

• Position: Travel PICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Acute Care
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• End Date: 1/11/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Orientation: 3-4 twelve-hour shifts
• Charting System: EPIC
• Floating: May float to PICU and lower levels of care as needed
• Location: Peoria, IL

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in Illinois or confirmation that the application process has been initiated before start
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• PALS (AHA) certification required
• 2 years of PICU nursing experience required
• Strong experience caring for pediatric medical, surgical, neuro, and cardiovascular ICU patients
• Ability to recognize rhythm changes and understand appropriate interventions
• Comfort working with bedside monitoring and pediatric ventilator support
• Ability to provide child-friendly, family-centered care in a fast-paced pediatric critical care environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
• Manage patient assignments with typical ratios of 1:1 to 1:2
• Monitor complex diagnoses and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with intensivists, APPs, residents, charge nursing, and support staff to deliver high-quality patient care
• Care for patients supported by advanced respiratory equipment and bedside monitoring systems
• Document accurately in EPIC and follow unit standards and clinical protocols
• Float appropriately to lower levels of care when needed and work as part of the broader pediatric care team

Why Consider This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Work in a respected pediatric intensive care unit with strong clinical support
• Gain valuable experience in a high-acuity acute care environment
• Enjoy a travel nursing assignment in Peoria, Illinois with a vibrant local community
• Build your critical care nursing career while making an impact on pediatric patients and families

Apply now for this Travel PICU Registered Nurse job in Peoria, IL and join a dedicated pediatric healthcare team today.

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.