Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Chicago, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Chicago, IL 60612. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing critical care in multiple ICU specialties including Burn, CCU, Medical, SICU, and Neuro ICU. Join our healthcare team and experience Chicago's vibrant culture, world-class dining, and scenic lakefront while making a difference in patient care.

Key Job Details – ICU Nursing Jobs in Chicago

• Location: Chicago, IL 60612 (Illinois nursing jobs)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 12/16/2025 – End: 3/17/2026)
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM); every other weekend required
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1910 - $1960 per week
• Healthcare Setting: Level 1 Trauma Center; Burn ICU, CCU, Medical ICU, SICU, Neuro ICU
• On-Site Position

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license (required for Chicago nursing jobs)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care ICU experience
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (no COVID-19 exemptions; medical/religious exemptions for Flu only)
• Ability to float between ICU units and Med-Surg units as needed
• Strong compliance and responsiveness to onboarding requirements

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in various ICU specialties
• Float between Burn ICU, CCU, Medical ICU, SICU, and Neuro ICU to support staffing needs
• Perform advanced clinical nursing skills: arterial line management, ventilator management, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, and interpretation of ABGs and dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes
• Accurately document patient care using Cerner EMR
• Follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical training

Why Choose Chicago for Your Travel Nursing Job? The Chicago 60612 area offers easy access to top museums, parks, and entertainment. Enjoy the excitement of a major metropolitan city with a welcoming community and endless opportunities for exploration during your healthcare assignment.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your ICU nursing career in Chicago, IL!

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For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

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