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CareRev

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Sheboygan, WI

$65 - $72/hr

Make an hourly rate of up to $72 as a ICU Nurse in Sheboygan, WI. CareRev connects clinicians with flexible per diem shifts in your area. This role is ideal for nurses who want more flexibility in ...

CareRev

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Lewes, DE

$66 - $74/hr

Make an hourly rate of up to $74 as a ICU Nurse in Lewes, DE. CareRev connects clinicians with flexible per diem shifts in your area. This role is ideal for nurses who want more flexibility in their ...

Mercy

RN - ICU - Full Time - Nights

Washington, MO

$2.0K/day

Position Details: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Mercy Hospital Washington is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on the ...

Mercy

RN - ICU - Full Time - Nights

Washington, MO · On-site

$2.0K/day

Position Details: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Mercy Hospital Washington is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on the ...

Mercy

RN - ICU - Full Time - Nights

Washington, MO

$2.0K/day

Position Details: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Mercy Hospital Washington is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on the ...

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital

RN - ICU

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$2.3K/wk

Details Client Name Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty ICU Job ID 18897090 Job Title RN - ICU Weekly Pay $2389.0 Shift Details Shift 3x12 Rotating ...

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How much do weekend icu nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend icu nurse in the United States is $40.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $49.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend ICU nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend ICU Nurse, you need advanced clinical skills in critical care, a nursing degree, current RN licensure, and preferably CCRN certification. Familiarity with ICU monitoring equipment, ventilators, and electronic health records (EHR) systems is essential. Strong decision-making, stress management, and effective communication are vital soft skills for excelling in high-pressure environments. These competencies are crucial for delivering safe, timely, and effective care to critically ill patients during challenging weekend shifts.

What are some unique challenges faced by weekend ICU nurses compared to weekday shifts?

Weekend ICU Nurses often encounter unique challenges such as reduced on-site support from ancillary departments (like laboratory, pharmacy, or radiology), which may have limited staffing on weekends. Additionally, there may be fewer physicians and specialists physically present, requiring nurses to exercise greater autonomy and critical thinking in urgent situations. Team communication is crucial, as weekend staff often need to coordinate closely with each other to maintain continuity of care and ensure smooth patient transitions between shifts.

What is the difference between Weekend Icu Nurse vs Emergency Room Nurse?

AspectWeekend Icu NurseEmergency Room Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN), ICU certification often preferredRegistered Nurse (RN), ER certification optional
Work EnvironmentIntensive Care Unit, critical care settingEmergency Department, acute care setting
Employer & IndustryHospitals, critical care unitsHospitals, emergency departments
Work ScheduleWeekend shifts, 12-hour shifts commonVaried shifts, including nights and weekends

Weekend ICU Nurses and Emergency Room Nurses both require RN licensure and work in hospital settings, but ICU nurses focus on critical care in the ICU, while ER nurses handle acute emergencies in the emergency department. The choice depends on your preferred environment and shift schedule.

What is a weekend ICU nurse?

Weekend ICU Nurses are registered nurses who work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) specifically during weekends. They are responsible for providing critical care to patients with severe or life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Their duties include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, supporting patients’ families, and collaborating closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals. Weekend ICU Nurses typically work longer shifts on weekends, allowing for consistent care coverage during these periods.
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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Malone Healthcare - Nursing

Freeport, IL • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Freeport, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/31/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

MUST have 2 recent years of ICU experience within the past 2 years going back from today’s date in order to qualify for this position. See below for additional information.

Department: ICU | RN.

*Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS*.

IL license required to submit.

- # Beds: 8 ICU.

- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 some patients are lower acuity.

- Required Certifications: BLS ACLS, NIHSS.

- Common diagnoses: Sepsis, General Medical, General Surgical, Stroke (TNK),

DKA, PNA, ETOH withdrawal.

Post cath recovery- radial/femoral sites.

No CVOR.

No CRRT, abdominal surgical.

In the rare case there is a balloon pump, core staff.

Would take.

ICU RNs run codes in the facility.

In the event of a code- the other.

ICU nurses cover.

They also have tele attached to the unit and those nurses can.

Assist in backing up while the code nurse is out.

Unit is primarily primary care.

Nursing.

- Experience: 2+ years ICU, Code Blue Command RN and phlebotomy are a plus.

Expectation for ICU nurse to run codes.

EICU at night for 6 of the 8 beds- Align.

With UW Health center.

Highly prefer previous travel.

Meditech experience a plus.

- Are RNs required to titrate drips: Yes. - Common titratable: Levo, Neo, Propofol, Fentanyl, Precedex, Insulin, TNK etc.

Do.

Some mixing of medications.

- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge Nurse takes Assignment, Nursing.

Supervisor, patient free.

- Are there nurse aids on this unit: Care Support/Unit Secretary/CNA when acuity.

Warrants.

Typically they have a CNA that is trained to support as unit secretary as.

Well.

- Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Yes, hospitalist 24/7 (In house during the day).

- RT Equipment: Yes.

- Are there Tele on this unit: RN's responsible for strips.

No monitor tech.

GE.

Carescape and Airstrip Technology.

- Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hour shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730).

Scheduled on.

Shifts most in need.

Staffing is census based.

There is at least one nurse on staff.

Even without patients (which is rare).

ER nurse can also be used as back up.

- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.

- Holiday Requirements: Holiday Rotation.

- Is there a call or standby requirement: Not for agency, yes for core staff.

- Floating Requirements: Yes, MedSurg, Tele, ER - full patient load.

- Scrub Color: Any color professional scrubs.

- Department specific orientation: Yes, 2 12 hour shifts.

Will have a resource for.

Documentation.

*Note: All travelers with previous employment at any FHN Memorial location must disclose it on their resume or elsewhere within the submission for a DNU check.

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance

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