Critical Care RN
Chicago, IL
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Critical Care Registered Nurse – Chicago, IL 60631

Start Date: August 31, 2026

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM; every other weekend and every other holiday required; 12-hour orientation provided; floating may be required based on census

Highlights:

• 30-bed Intensive Care Unit specializing in Medical ICU, Neuro ICU, and Surgical ICU at a comprehensive stroke center
• 90-day travel assignment with competitive compensation including overtime and holiday pay
• Advanced critical care experience with complex patient populations including stroke, neuro, cardiac, and surgical patients
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology including CRRT, assist devices, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Three positions available for experienced critical care nurses seeking a challenging and rewarding environment

Requirements:

• Active RN license with Critical Care certification
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• EPIC electronic medical record experience required
• Proficiency in CRRT, CABG, stroke protocols, and TNK administration
• Experience assisting with bedside procedures including intubation/extubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, TEEs, and cardioversions
• Demonstrated competency managing ventilators, BiPAP/AVAPS, oxygen delivery methods, and patients on multiple vasoactive medications
• Experience with general surgical, stroke/neuro, cath lab, and interventional radiology patients; managing sepsis, GI bleed, COPD, CHF, and DKA
• Ability to interpret invasive hemodynamic values (CO/CI/SVV/CVP/SvO2)
• Preferred: Open heart experience (CABG, valve surgeries, AAA), comprehensive stroke experience (EVD, thrombectomy, TNK), assist device management (IABP, Impella, CRRT/Prisma), prone positioning, and paralytic management (TOF/BIS monitoring)
• No time off requests during holidays; weekend coverage required if sick calls occur

Why Join Us?

This travel assignment offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your critical care expertise in a high-acuity comprehensive stroke center environment. You'll work alongside a dedicated team managing diverse and complex patient populations while utilizing the latest technology and evidence-based protocols. Competitive compensation includes overtime and holiday pay, with comprehensive support throughout your 90-day assignment.