Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
6 days ago
Evanston
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Evanston, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 10/27/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) at a leading Level I Trauma Center in Evanston, IL (zip code 60201). This travel nursing job offers you the chance to deliver critical care in a top-rated acute care hospital, serving a diverse patient population. Evanston, just north of Chicago, is a vibrant lakeside community known for its parks, cultural attractions, and welcoming neighborhoods—making it a prime destination for Illinois healthcare professionals seeking travel RN jobs.\n \n\nICU RN Job Details\n\n • Location: Evanston, Illinois 60201 (Chicago area)\n, • Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center\n, • Employment Type: Travel Nurse\n, • Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)\n, • Shift: 3x12 Hour Night Shifts (19:00 - 07:30)\n, • Contract Duration: 8 weeks (Start: 10/27/2025 – End: 12/22/2025)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Weekend Requirement: 8 weekend shifts per 8-week schedule\n, • Charting System: Epic (preferred)\n, • Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:1\n, • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1770 - $1820 per week\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois or compact state\n, • At least 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience\n, • BCLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred\n, • Strong neurosurgical experience: EVDs, post-op craniotomy, stroke thrombectomy/TNK\n, • Experience with CABG/Valve, ECMO, LVAD, TAVR, Impella, and ventilator management\n, • Familiarity with Epic charting system preferred\n, • Ability to float between Glenbrook, Skokie, Highland Park, and Evanston campuses\n, • Must pass EKG test on first attempt (84% or higher)\n, • Pending RN license accepted; local Illinois nurses welcome\n\n\nICU Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients in the ICU\n, • Manage complex cardiac, neurosurgical, and post-operative cases\n, • Administer and monitor advanced therapies: ECMO, LVAD, TAVR, Impella, ventilators, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, nitric oxide\n, • Care for patients with tracheostomies, laryngectomies, and those requiring conscious sedation\n, • Perform and monitor procedures: IV starts, pulmonary artery lines, telemetry, ICP monitoring\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response\n, • Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR\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 #415875. 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