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None Illinois statewide Posted 5/15/2026

RN - ICU

Nursing job in Peoria, IL

38–$60/hrest.
12-hour day/nightRN licenseicu
Pay

$38–$60/hr

Setting

Hospital ICU

Shift

12-hour day/night

License

RN license

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Job Description

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Location & Routes

  • Base city: Peoria, IL

Hiring Process

  1. Apply — Submit your application online
  2. Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
  3. Background check — Standard employment and license verification
  4. Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role

Requirements

License Required

Active RN license required.

Experience

1–2+ years of ICU/critical care experience.

Certifications

BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.

Frequently asked questions

  • What ICU experience do I need?

    Most ICU roles require 1–2 years of recent critical-care experience. Travel ICU contracts typically expect 2+ years. New grads can apply to ICU residency programs offered by many hospitals.

  • Which certifications are required?

    BLS and ACLS are required. CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is preferred and often comes with a pay differential.

  • What does the schedule look like?

    Most ICU positions run three 12-hour shifts per week — either days (7a–7p) or nights (7p–7a) — with weekend and holiday rotations.

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Nursing Jobs in Peoria, IL

Peoria is a working healthcare town: Northwestern Medicine, Rush, Advocate Health, and University of Chicago drive consistent demand year-round. Most nursing openings around Peoria, Illinois fall into three buckets — staff hospital roles, per diem and PRN shifts, and travel/agency assignments tied to ER, ICU, oncology, and travel nurse roles.

Nurses based in Peoria have a real advantage: they can pick up staff roles at Northwestern Medicine, Rush, Advocate Health, and University of Chicago or jump on agency boards covering ER, ICU, oncology, and travel nurse roles. New grads typically start on med-surg or telemetry floors before specializing.

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