Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Chicago, IL
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs, Evenings, Nights

$55/hour
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start Date12/29/2025
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftEvenings, Nights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay
$55/hour

Description

The Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care to medically complex patients in long-term acute settings. 

Minimum Requirements: 

 

  • Current RN license for the state in which the nurse practices in
  • One (1) year nursing experience in a long-term acute care facility preferred
  • Experience in acute rehabilitation for vents, wound care, cardiac, and stable post trauma patients
  • Current CPR if applicable
  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age 

 

General Comments

LOCAL ONLY due to work week billing


 

Duration: 13 weeks, opportunity to extend

Shift: 

7:00pm - 7:30am

Schedule: 3 days per week, e/o weekend

Pay: $55/hr

Details:

 - 1.5+ years minimum of recent LTACH or ICU etc

 - Resume must outline their exp w/ high-acuity patients and skills

 - Vents, Trachs, Drips, Wound Care needed

 - 44 Critcal Care beds

 - Ratio: 1:5, lower if the patient acuity is higher

 - EMR: EPIC

Submission packet/Email

  • Packet
    • Resume, bls, and ACLS (preferred)
  • Email
    • Have they interviewed with or applied to Rush Specialty?
    • Phone number
    • Email
    • DOB
    • RTO
Locals Only; 1:5 Ratio Max; $55/hr + Completion Bonus

Employer

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.

About
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.
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