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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract, 12-Hour Nights We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Rockford, Illinois. This on-site critical care nursing opportunity is ideal for a clinically confident RN with strong intensive care and cardiac nursing experience who is prepared to support patients across the ICU, step-down, telemetry, stroke/neuro, and medical-surgical units as needed.
Rockford offers a welcoming northern Illinois community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and the greater Chicago region. ICU Travel Nurse Job Details Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse / Critical Care RN Location: Rockford, Illinois
12-hour night shifts Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Duration: 13 weeks Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract Estimated Weekly
$2,090–$2,200 Start Date: October 14, 2026 ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements At least 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience Extensive cardiac nursing experience Current Illinois Registered Nurse license Current CPR/BLS certification Current ACLS certification Current NIHSS certification Graduate of an accredited nursing program; education verification is required Ability to float to step-down, telemetry, stroke/neuro, and medical-surgical units when needed Critical Care RN Responsibilities Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients.
Assess patient conditions, prioritize care, and apply sound clinical judgment in a fast-paced ICU environment. Utilize the nursing process to develop, initiate, and evaluate individualized plans of care. Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders, nursing standards, hospital policies, and applicable regulations.
Monitor cardiac and critical care patients, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated patient care. Document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and care plans accurately and in a timely manner.
Provide patient and family education tailored to individual needs. Support patient safety, quality improvement, shared governance, and a positive patient experience. Provide clinical support across assigned units in accordance with competency and staffing needs.
Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Rockford, Illinois, and join a dedicated healthcare team providing high-quality critical care. 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.
About the role
This on-site critical care nursing opportunity is ideal for a clinically confident RN with strong intensive care and cardiac nursing experience who is prepared to support patients across the ICU, step-down, telemetry, stroke/neuro, and medical-surgical units as needed.