Local Contract Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Oak Lawn, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU travel assignment at a trauma-designated, teaching children's hospital, requiring 2 years of PICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Position is within a Nursing Float Pool, with a primary assignment in the Pediatric ICU/PCICU at a 300-licensed-bed, trauma-designated, academic teaching hospital
• PICU unit consists of 19–23 beds with an average daily census of 15–18 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1
• Patient population includes respiratory, congenital heart disease, hematology/oncology, post-op, and trauma cases
• EMR is Epic; experience preferred
• Equipment used includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Med Sonic monitors
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Holiday coverage required as needed by the unit
• Floating is required between PICU/PCICU, NICU, and General Pediatrics across two campuses (Oak Lawn and Park Ridge)
• No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required; NRP highly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PICU RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the last year required for consideration
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit culture is described as teamwork-oriented and friendly
• Departmental support includes CNAs, a receptionist, charge nurse, in-house phlebotomy, IV team, resource nurse, and tele tech; RT, hospitalist, and intensivist are available 24/7
• Orientation includes a general nursing education orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation in the PICU
• Clinical interview with the unit manager is required
• Navy scrubs required; free parking is available
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply