Critical Care/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Chicago, Illinois
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center - Saint Mary Campus

Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care (LTA)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Facility: Saint Mary Of Nazareth Hospital
Hospital System: Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc.
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

• Float between ICU and Telemetry units.
• Responsible for safe patient care using nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within scope of practice.
• Guide patient/family teaching and supervise other nursing personnel.
• Maintain standards of care in ICU.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient condition changes, hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic results, and symptoms.
• Respond quickly and accurately to patient condition changes or treatment responses.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current and valid Illinois RN license.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care setting.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification preferred.
• COVID-19 vaccination and boosters preferred.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport.
• Prime OIG clearance.
• Drug screening (minimum 10-panel test including THC) within 60 days of start.
• Annual color-blind test (Relias accepted).
• Prime agency attestation and SAM/EPLS verification.
• Resume and two professional references required for submission.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required for onboarding.
• Prime Basic Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80% score).
• Prime Specialty Exam (minimum 80% score).
• Education verification.
• COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses + booster) or completed declination.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza (or declination where allowed), Tdap.
• Annual TB test and questionnaire.
• Respirator fit test annually (on-site testing available at IL facilities).
• Physical/Health statement annually confirming clearance to work.
• National criminal background check within one year of start date.
• Facility-specific badge photo (JPEG, clear headshot).
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9 or agency attestation).
• Signed job description.
• DCI/BVP certification required.
• Completion of Essentials Onboarding Packet.
• Prime Core Competencies Exam (minimum 80% score).
• Prime Skills Checklist required for submission.

Additional Notes

• Declinations for certain vaccines (Hepatitis B, Influenza, Tdap) may not be accepted at some facilities.
• Background check timing and requirements may vary by state and unit assignment.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced critical care environment with flexibility to float between ICU and Telemetry units.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs seeking a long-term assignment in a reputable hospital system in Chicago.