Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Chicago, Illinois
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Chicago, Illinois

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), no block scheduling
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on holidays, weekends, or the day before/after a holiday
• Floating: Mandatory float facility; ICU RNs float between Burn ICU, CCU, Medical ICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, and may float to Med Surg units as needed
• Orientation: First week on day shift for orientation and precepting
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent acute care ICU experience
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (required annually for ICU and related specialties)

Location & Housing

• Locals accepted, preference for candidates living within 75 miles of the facility
• Pending licenses are not accepted

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Navy Blue (not provided)

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background Checks

• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• International background check if lived/worked internationally in past 7 years
• Illinois Health Care Worker Registry search required for aides and nursing assistants (not required for RNs)

Certifications

• ACLS and BLS (AHA only)
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual renewal required)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS for ER, NRP for L&D/NICU)

Health Documents

• Physical exam within 12 months, updated annually
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, updated annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination within 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with booster if low titer
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if low titer
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required as of 8/21/2025

Competency Exams (for starts on/after specified dates)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Color blind testing
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (preferred for ER RNs)

Facility-Specific Documents

• Completion of facility-specific HIS forms required for RNs and other roles, with legal name and signatures

Additional Notes

• Floating is mandatory within ICU and possibly to Med Surg units
• Orientation week is day shift only
• Must comply with all health and background check requirements prior to start
• References are recommended but not required to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma Center ICU environment with a structured schedule and guaranteed hours, ideal for experienced ICU nurses comfortable with floating and working night shifts.