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Critical Care ICU RN
Chicago, Illinois
Resurrection Medical Center

$1,507-2,035/week
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Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care (LTA)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Specialty: RN Critical Care
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Description

  • High acuity ICU setting (30 Bed SICU-MICU-Neuro)
  • Experience required with:
    • Open heart
    • Neuro
    • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
    • CABG
    • Stroke
    • TNK
  • EPIC experience is a must
  • Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
  • Schedule includes working every other weekend and every other holiday
  • Floating to other units expected if ICU census is low
  • No Return to Office (RTO) for holidays
  • Must be able to make up sick calls on weekends if calling out Friday 7pm to Monday 7am

Required Experience

  • Specialty: RN Critical Care
  • Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated (assume standard critical care experience; no conflicting data)
  • Prior travel experience: Not required (no mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Required Credentials & Certifications

  • Licenses:
    • Valid nursing license (Nursys verification)
    • Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport (required for onboarding)
  • Certifications:
    • BLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
    • ACLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
    • NIHSS
    • DCI/BVP (Workplace Violence Prevention)
  • Health Requirements:
    • COVID-19 Vaccine (2 doses + booster or declination)
    • MMR (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer)
    • Hepatitis B (declinations not accepted at some locations)
    • Influenza Vaccine or declination (seasonal requirement)
    • TB Test and Annual TB Questionnaire
    • Varicella (vaccination or immunity titer)
    • Tdap (declinations not accepted at some locations)
    • Physical/Health Statement (clear to work, completed annually or within 60 days of start)
  • Background & Verification:
    • National Criminal Background Check within one year of start date
    • Social Security Card or Passport
    • Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion check
    • Prime Education Verification
    • Prime Resume and 2 References required for submission
    • Prime Specialty Exam, Basic Pharmacology Exam, Core Competencies Exam (must score 80% or higher)
    • Prime Skills Checklist (required for submission)
    • Prime Agency Attestation and Job Description signed by employee
    • Prime Badge Photo (clear headshot)
    • Prime Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification)
    • Prime Color-blind test (updated annually)
    • Prime Drug Screening (minimum 10-panel test including THC, within 60 days of start)
    • Fit Test (annual respirator fit test, must be completed prior to start)
    • Essentials Onboarding Packet and Onboarding Education Attestation (must be completed prior to clearance)

Additional Notes

  • Floating to other units may be required if ICU census is low
  • Schedule requires working every other weekend and holiday
  • Sick calls on weekends must be made up the following weekend

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with strong ICU skills, EPIC proficiency, and the ability to work a demanding schedule in a high-acuity environment.

Facility

Resurrection Medical Center

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Resurrection Medical Center
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 545 beds
ADDRESS7435 West Talcott AvenueChicago, IL 60631
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About Chicago, IL

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Chicago, IL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Chicago is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, but it's important to budget for higher housing and transportation costs.
Weather
  • Chicago experiences hot summers with average highs around 83°F and cold winters with average lows around 16°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chicago, but they may require some research and planning to find the right fit.
Transportation
  • Chicago is car-friendly, but public transportation is also widely used and convenient, with an extensive network of buses and trains operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Demographics
  • Chicago is a diverse city with a wide range of ages represented.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions due to the urban environment.
  • Chicago has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and teaching hospitals.
Things to Do
  • Chicago offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, especially known for its deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs.
  • The city has a thriving art and music scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at iconic venues like Wrigley Field.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's beautiful parks, lakefront, and beaches.
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