ICU Registered Nurse
Chicago, Illinois
Provident Hospital of Cook County

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirements: None
• 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 within scope as needed by the facility
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in ICU (highest requirement found)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for ICU RNs; must be updated annually)

Licensure & Location

• License: Must have an active RN license (pending licenses not accepted)
• Local Candidates: Accepted and preferred; must live within 75 miles of the facility

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Parking available adjacent to hospital

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, required annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) with 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
  • Varicella with 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and color blindness testing (required within 12 months of start)

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific forms and rules of behavior prior to start
• References: 2 references within 2 years preferred but not mandatory to start
• Skills checklist and employment application required annually

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment with a structured schedule and mandatory floating responsibilities.