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American Traveler

Travel ICU Float Registered Nurse - $2,064 per week

American Traveler, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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American Traveler 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:

12/30/2025

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with an active Illinois license and experience for a busy Level I Trauma Center.

Responsibilities

Work in multiple ICU environments, including Burn ICU, CCU, Medical ICU, SICU, and Neuro ICU

Patient population includes critically ill adults requiring advanced care

Mandatory floating to different ICU units and occasionally to MS units based on staffing needs

Night shifts, 3x12 hours (7:00 pm - 7:30 am), with no block scheduling allowed

First week of orientation and precepting will be on days

Work every other weekend, totaling two weekends per month

Uses Cerner EMR system

Strict RTO policy: maximum of 5 days off, no more than 2 consecutive days, no weekends or holidays, and none the day before or after a holiday

Team-based assignments in units outside primary competency area as needed

Floating may occur outside the home facility within a 50-mile radius with notice two hours before shift

Level 1 Trauma Center environment with high acuity cases

Navy blue scrubs required; not provided

Requirements

Active IL RN license required, no pending licensure allowed

Minimum 2 years of recent acute care ICU experience required

Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS

Must live within 75 miles of the facility

COVID vaccination required

Benefits

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-646771. 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: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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