Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Health insurance

401(k)

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center in the Chicago area. Requires 2+ years of ICU acute care and an active IL RN license, with BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. Cerner charting experience is required, and travel or float duties may apply.

The role includes night shifts (3x12), weekend requirements, and floating across Cook facilities within 50 miles. This contract offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required in hand upon consideration (no pending licenses accepted).
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care ICU experience required.
• Cerner charting experience required.

Responsibilities

• ICU setting within a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• No block scheduling permitted.
• Every other weekend required (2 weekends per month).
• Mandatory float facility across ICU units; may float to Med-Surg units to support staffing.

Skills

IL RN license

ICU experience

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

IV therapy

Arterial line care

Central line care

Ventilator management

BiPAP/CPAP

ABG interpretation

ETT/NT suctioning

Cardiac monitoring

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Vasoactive drips management

Isolation precautions

PPE protocols

EndoTool experience

Cerner charting experience

Tools

Cerner

EndoTool

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center requiring 2+ years of recent ICU acute care experience and an active IL RN license.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand upon consideration (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care ICU experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience with ETT and NT suctioning
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• EndoTool experience preferred
• Two professional references required from supervisors within the past 2 years, from most recent employers
• Proof of COVID vaccination required with no exceptions

Responsibilities

• ICU setting within a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• No block scheduling permitted
• Every other weekend required (2 weekends per month)
• Mandatory float facility - ICU RNs float between Burn ICU, CCU, Medical ICU, SICU, and Neuro ICU
• May be required to float to Med-Surg units to support staffing needs
• First week consists of orientation and a precepting shift on day shift
• Floating to other Cook facilities within 50 miles may be required with as little as 2 hours notice
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Provide direct patient care within the ICU including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and administration of critical care medications
• Floating is standard and frequent across all Cook facilities with no guaranteed home unit
• If floated outside primary competency, a team-based care model is used for support
• RTO limited to 5 days maximum with no more than 2 consecutive days, and no RTO on weekends
• No holiday RTO permitted, including the day before or after a holiday
• Contract may be subject to cancellation for call-outs on a holiday or refusal to float
• Returning resources must undergo full recredentialing and orientation, even after breaks of less than 30 days
• Local candidates accepted, with those living within 75 miles of the facility considered local
• New travelers are welcome to apply

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-764844

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