PICU Travel RN — Night Shift at Level 1 Trauma Center

American Traveler, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PICU RN to join our team at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Illinois. The role requires active IL RN license, BLS/PALS, and a minimum of 2 years PICU experience.

Cerner charting is required, with responsibilities including critical care nursing, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and IV vasopressor support. Shifts are 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12), with every other weekend and regular float across units.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration.
• BLS and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 2+ years of PICU experience required.
• Cerner charting experience required.
• Skills include ventilated patient management, ABG interpretation, central/PICC line care, ICP monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations.
• Two professional references required, from most recent employers, one per employer.
• Proof of COVID vaccination required with no exceptions.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Every other weekend requirement (2 weekends per month).
• No block scheduling permitted.
• Mandatory float facility; floating regularly across units with team support.
• May float to other Cook facilities within 50 miles with short notice.
• Cerner charting system used.
• Provide critical care nursing to PICU patients including seizure management, sedation, and respiratory support.
• RTO limits and policies apply; no weekend RTO.

Skills

PICU experience

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

IV vasopressors

PICC line care

ICP monitoring

BLS

PALS

Education

IL RN license

Tools

Cerner

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PICU RN to join our team at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Illinois. The role requires active IL RN license, BLS/PALS, and a minimum of 2 years PICU experience.

Cerner charting is required, with responsibilities including critical care nursing, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and IV vasopressor support. Shifts are 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12), with every other weekend and regular float across units.