Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
8 days ago
Chicago
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 11/25/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) at a renowned Level 1 Trauma Center in Chicago, IL (60612). This travel nursing contract offers the chance to work in a top-tier healthcare facility while enjoying all that Chicago has to offer, from world-class dining to vibrant cultural attractions and scenic lakefront parks. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in critical care.\n \n\nICU Nurse Job Details\n\n • Location: Chicago, IL 60612 (Illinois nursing jobs)\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary: $1910 - $1960\n, • Contract Length: 13-week travel contract\n, • Start Date: November 25, 2025\n, • End Date: February 24, 2026\n, • Healthcare Setting: Level 1 Trauma Center\n, • Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (7:00pm – 7:30am)\n, • Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed\n, • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)\n, • Floating: Mandatory float between ICU units (Burn ICU, CCU, Medical ICU, SICU, Neuro ICU) and may float to Medical-Surgical (MS) units as needed\n, • Orientation: First week on day shift\n, • Charting System: Cerner electronic documentation\n, • Scrub Color: Navy Blue\n, • Parking: $2/day with shuttle service\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent acute care ICU experience\n, • Active Illinois RN license (required for Chicago nursing jobs)\n, • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications\n, • COVID-19 vaccine required (no exemptions)\n, • Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)\n, • Experience with Cerner or similar computerized documentation systems\n, • Ability to float between ICU and MS units\n, • Strong compliance and responsiveness skills\n\n\nICU Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in multiple ICU settings\n, • Manage arterial lines, central lines, and ventilators\n, • Assist with BiPAP and CPAP management\n, • Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and cardiac dysrhythmias\n, • Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips\n, • Care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure\n, • Implement isolation precautions and PPE protocols\n, • Float to other ICU and Medical-Surgical units as needed\n We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. 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. Planet Healthcare Job ID #429177. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus