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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Job in Alton, Illinois
Advance your nursing career with a high-impact ICU Registered Nurse (RN) locum tenens travel assignment in Alton, Illinois (zip code 62002). This 13-week contract offers experienced ICU nurses the opportunity to deliver exceptional critical care in a modern community hospital, serving adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs. Alton is renowned for its scenic river views, historic charm, and welcoming healthcare community—making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and a vibrant lifestyle.
ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Alton, Illinois (62002) – Illinois nursing jobs
• Facility: Community hospital, R&B ICU, 12-bed unit
• Assignment Type: Locum tenens, travel nurse contract
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 29, 2025
• End Date: December 29, 2025
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1830 - $1880
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Average Daily Census: 8
• Float Requirement: May float to Med/Surg, Telemetry, Medical, Surgical, or Intermediate Care units
• Scrubs: Provided
• Parking: Free on-site

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois (required at time of application)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience
• Current ACLS and BCLS certifications
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic charting system
• Strong clinical skills in ventilator management, titration of pressors and sedation, balloon pumps, CRRT, and acute stroke management
• Ability to float to other hospital units as needed
• Professional references preferred at time of submission
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius of Alton, IL

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate critical care to adult and geriatric patients in the ICU
• Manage ventilators, titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, and administer emergency medications
• Assist with and perform procedures including central line placement, bronchoscopies, PEG tube placement, CPAP/BiPAP management, post-arrest cooling protocol, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), and CRRT
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and dysrhythmias, manage multi-system organ failure, and respond to acute stroke and cardiac emergencies
• Float to Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, and Intermediate Care units as required
• Accurately document patient care in Cerner EHR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Participate in holiday and weekend shift coverage as needed

Discover the benefits of working as a travel ICU Registered Nurse in Alton, Illinois—a vibrant river town with beautiful parks, unique shops, and a supportive healthcare environment. Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and take the next step in your critical care nursing career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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