Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Maywood, Illinois
Loyola University Medical Center
$2,049-2,560/weekHealth Advocates Network - Nursing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (RN) ICU - Night Shift
Location: Maywood, Illinois
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (36 hours/week, every third weekend)
Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Job Description
- Provide critical care nursing in a Medical ICU setting.
- Night shift coverage with a schedule of 7p-7a.
- Work 36 hours per week, including every third weekend.
Required Certifications & Licenses
- Registered Nurse (RN) license valid and verified within 30 days of start.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (American Heart Association).
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) knowledge or certification.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Illinois.
- Minimum of 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year.
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- ACLS certification.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) knowledge or certification.
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
Background & Compliance Requirements
- Federal, nationwide, and county criminal background check covering the last 7 years, including SSN verification.
- Education verification of highest academic degree or diploma.
- Exclusion screenings including EPLS, OIG, NSO, and GSA/OIG within 30 days of start.
- Signed Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Confidentiality and Security Agreement, and Integrity and Audit Services forms.
- Completion of standard I-9 verification.
- Trinity system access form completed and uploaded one week before start.
- CORE exam (Joint Commission testing) within the last year.
- Skills checklist provided and completed by the agency prior to onboarding.
Additional Information
- Influenza vaccine is optional but recommended (declination accepted with agency letterhead except in Illinois).
- All documentation must be uploaded to the credentialing system prior to or at onboarding.
- Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a night shift assignment in a critical care environment with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.
Facility
Loyola University Medical Center
4 nurses recommend working with Loyola University Medical Center
Pros
Some of the staff are nice and helpful. Pretty big department.
Cons
Assignments can be heavy, got told I would be Neo/Peds, but I get floated everywhere (adults floors/ICU). Have to pay to park ($2/day) in further garage or $5 in closer garage. And the worst is 8hr assignments!

- Short Term Acute Care
- 530 beds
About Maywood, IL
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Maywood, IL here's what you should know:- Maywood's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the primary factor.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 84°F, and average lows are around 63°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 32°F, and average lows are around 17°F.
- Short term rentals can be found in Maywood, but availability may vary.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- Maywood is car-friendly, but public transportation options are also available, including buses and commuter trains for easy access to Chicago.
- Maywood has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Maywood offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, and it's close to Chicago for access to art, music, and sports events.
- Outdoor activities include parks and nature reserves for hiking and picnicking.
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