RN - ICU (Day & Night)

5 Star Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruiting company in Chicago is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse to deliver exceptional care to critically ill patients. This full-time or part-time position offers competitive pay and a sign-on bonus. Ideal candidates will possess a valid RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and at least two years of nursing experience. Join a dedicated team focused on quality care and patient satisfaction. Candidates are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, with accommodations available for medical or religious exemptions.

Qualifications

• Valid and active RN license is required.
• BLS CPR and ACLS certification is mandatory.
• 2+ years of nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' vital signs and provide emergency care.
• Administer medication and maintain life support systems.
• Participate in quality improvement processes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Stress management

Patient care methods

Education

ADN, BSN or MSN from accredited nursing program

Tools

Ventilators

IABP

Job description

As an integral member of our healthcare team, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) assumes a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care and support to patients with complex medical needs within our hospitals ICU. This position involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities, including the continuous monitoring of vital signs, administering emergency response care, and overseeing the meticulous maintenance of life support systems. The ICU RN operates on a 12hr shift schedule, providing coverage from 7.00 am to 7.30 pm or 7.00 pm to 7.30 am, ensuring around-the-clock attention to the critical needs of our patients.

We are actively seeking Registered Nurses for permanent positions across various departments, offering a sign‑on bonus, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Join our dedicated team in delivering top‑notch patient care!

Job Requirements

• Demonstrates commitment to principles of the patient care model and achieving the organizations nursing vision and strategy.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, board of nursing requirements, patient safety requirements, infection control practices, and other established practice standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Utilizes aspects of the nursing process such as assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to coordinate outcome‑focused patient care.
• Understands and incorporates holistic nursing theory.
• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
• The ability to perform a range of task perform a range of tasks including (but not limited to) diagnostic tests, conducting follow‑up visits, monitoring patient recovery, and responding to medical emergencies.
• Knowledge of the latest medical equipment and nursing techniques in order to operate, monitor, and maintain equipment utilized in the critical care setting such as ventilators, IABP, etc.
• Clean and redress surgical sites and other wounds.
• Monitor the patients vital signs and recovery closely.
• Maintain medical records and file required reports on each case.
• Actively participates in the creation and operationalization of quality improvements to promote clinical quality, customer experience, nursing engagement, and care outcomes.
• Assumes an active role in the development and achievement of department goals.
• Undertake other responsibilities as needed/assigned.
• Able to work various hours as needed.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN or MSN from an accredited nursing program is preferred.
• Valid and active RN license is required.
• BLS CPR certification required: AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association.
• ICU work experience is an added advantage.
• 2+ years of nursing experience (ICU or PACU preferred).
• Ability to work variable hours.
• Job type: Full‑time or Part Time.

Medical Specialties

• Critical Care

Physical Setting

• Intensive Care Unit

Experience

• Nursing 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

• BLS and ACLS Certification (Required)
• RN License (Required)

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID‑19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs; exemption forms must be provided by candidate upon hire.