Planet Healthcare is hiring: ICU | RN in Chicago

Overview

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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Night Shift in Chicago, IL. This travel nursing job offers the chance to provide critical care in a Level 1 Trauma Center in Chicago, IL (60612). Join our healthcare team and make a difference in the heart of Illinois!

ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Chicago, IL 60612 (Illinois nursing jobs)
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Setting: Level 1 Trauma Center, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Shift: 3x12-Hour Night Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), every other weekend required
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/14/2025 – End: 1/13/2026)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1910 - $1960 per week
• Floating: Required float between ICU specialties (Burn ICU, CCU, Medical ICU, SICU, Neuro ICU) and Med-Surg units
• Orientation: First week on day shift for orientation and precepting
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue (not provided)
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: $2/day at JTDC with shuttle service every 15 minutes

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (must be in hand upon submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care ICU nursing experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions for flu only)
• Ability to float between ICU specialties and Med-Surg units as needed
• Strong compliance and responsiveness to deadlines

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in multiple ICU settings
• Manage and monitor patients requiring advanced interventions, including ventilator management, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, and care for multisystem organ dysfunction
• Perform arterial and central line management, interpret ABGs and dysrhythmias, and provide continuous IV sedation
• Adhere to infection control protocols and isolation precautions
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner EHR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to various ICU and Med-Surg units as required to support facility needs

Apply now to join our dedicated team of travel nurses and make a meaningful impact in Illinois!

Benefits

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurses and other healthcare professionals in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. 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.