Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted. Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position. Job TitleRN (Registered Nurse) – ICU / MICULocationPeoria, IL | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday for night shift)
Key Responsibilities:- Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed Medical ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing complex diagnoses including sepsis, ARDS, pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, and overdose
- Interpret EKG strips and monitor telemetry using Philips monitors; nurses are responsible for reading and interpreting their own strips
- Manage and titrate a wide variety of vasoactive and cardioactive drips per physician-outlined parameters
- Provide advanced care for ventilated patients, including management of arterial lines and central lines, as well as troubleshooting RT equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow)
- Float to lower levels of care as needed (stepdown: 3 patients; general med: 4 patients); travelers float first
- Maintain compliance with a drug-free campus policy; a negative drug screen for all panels is required
Required Qualifications:- Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)BLS certification requiredACLS certification required
- Proficiency with arterial lines, central lines, and care of the ventilated patient
- Demonstrated ability to interpret EKG strips and titrate vasopressors and cardioactive medications
- Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible at the standard contract rate; candidates within 50 miles are subject to a local rate adjustment
- Preferred Experience / SkillsPrior MICU or ICU experience with high-acuity patient populations
- Familiarity with Epic EMRExperience managing COVID-positive ICU patients
Why Join Us:
Structured orientation program including Epic training, educator sessions, shadowing, and precepted shifts to support a smooth transition to the unit24/7 house supervisor coverage and intensivist support (in-house and via telemedicine) provide a strong clinical support structure throughout every shift Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #789292. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - ICUAbout Concentric Healthcare Staffing Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust. The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth. Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline. Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
