Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

American Traveler

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 5,820,000 - 6,466,000

Full time

14 days+
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Free parking
Scrubs allowed - any color
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Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced Travel RN for a Pediatric ICU/Stepdown assignment in Illinois. IL RN license, vent/trach experience, and PALS certification required; 2+ years pediatric ICU care preferred.

Night shifts are 4x12 hours with a 13-week assignment. Floating within scope and 1:3-4 patient ratios apply. Start ASAP; travel pay and housing benefits included.

Local candidates may be considered at the higher traveler pay rate.

Qualifications

  • Active IL RN license in hand at time of consideration (compact licenses not accepted; IL license can take up to 3 months to issue)
  • BLS and PALS certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
  • Prior 1:4 patient ratio experience required
  • Experience caring for ventilated and tracheostomy patients required
  • Experience managing gastric tubes required
  • Meditech charting experience required
  • Flu vaccine required (medical and religious exemptions accepted)

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care to pediatric patients with chronic illness and technology dependence, including ventilator and tracheostomy management
  • Float within scope to meet facility needs and adapt to unit requirements

Job description

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Assignment Overview

Overview

Be First to Apply

Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Nights, 4x12hrs

Hours

48 hrs/wk

Start Date

ASAP

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Low

The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU/Stepdown position requiring an IL RN license, vent/trach experience, and PALS certification.

Details
  • Children's hospital inpatient unit with 39 beds covering all pediatric specialties, ages 2 weeks to 18 years
  • 50-60% of patients have some form of technology dependence (vents, trach, G tubes)
  • Acute care unit for patients with chronic illness including tracheostomy and chronic ventilator dependence
  • No drips, surgical, or transitional patients on this unit
  • Patient ratio of 1:3-4
  • Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-07:30); 3x12 schedules also accepted
  • Required to work every other weekend
  • No on-call requirements
  • Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
  • Open to block scheduling accommodations
Requirements
  • Active IL RN license in hand at time of consideration (compact licenses not accepted; IL license can take up to 3 months to issue)
  • BLS and PALS certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
  • Prior 1:4 patient ratio experience required
  • Experience caring for ventilated and tracheostomy patients required
  • Experience managing gastric tubes required
  • Meditech charting experience required
  • Flu vaccine required (medical and religious exemptions accepted)
Additional Information
  • Provide direct care to pediatric patients with chronic illness and technology dependence, including ventilator and tracheostomy management
  • Free parking available in shared lots on facility grounds
  • Scrubs may be any color as long as neat and clean; peds-themed scrubs encouraged
  • First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
  • Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travelers
  • Pending license candidates accepted
  • Previous staff members of this facility or its affiliated clinics are not eligible for consideration
  • All requested time off must be approved and included in the contract prior to start date, with no additions once the contract begins

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,733/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$35,530

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$142,118

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,263/wk

Regular Hours

$22.00 x 40 hours/wk = $880

OT Hours

$47.88 x 8 hours/wk = $383

Weekly Stipends

$1,470/wk

Lodging

$142.00 x 7 days = $994

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,733/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,460 - $2,733. The $2,733 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Facility Information

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Bed Count

--

Setting

--

--

--

EMR

--

Teaching Facility

--

American Traveler Benefits

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Day 1

401k with match

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Why American Traveler?

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Job ID: P-749050

$2,733/wk

Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

$2,733/wk

Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

Assignment Overview

Overview

Be First to Apply

Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Nights, 4x12hrs

Hours

48 hrs/wk

Start Date

ASAP

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Low

The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU/Stepdown position requiring an IL RN license, vent/trach experience, and PALS certification.

Details
  • Children's hospital inpatient unit with 39 beds covering all pediatric specialties, ages 2 weeks to 18 years
  • 50-60% of patients have some form of technology dependence (vents, trach, G tubes)
  • Acute care unit for patients with chronic illness including tracheostomy and chronic ventilator dependence
  • No drips, surgical, or transitional patients on this unit
  • Patient ratio of 1:3-4
  • Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-07:30); 3x12 schedules also accepted
  • Required to work every other weekend
  • No on-call requirements
  • Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
  • Open to block scheduling accommodations
Requirements
  • Active IL RN license in hand at time of consideration (compact licenses not accepted; IL license can take up to 3 months to issue)
  • BLS and PALS certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
  • Prior 1:4 patient ratio experience required
  • Experience caring for ventilated and tracheostomy patients required
  • Experience managing gastric tubes required
  • Meditech charting experience required
  • Flu vaccine required (medical and religious exemptions accepted)
Additional Information
  • Provide direct care to pediatric patients with chronic illness and technology dependence, including ventilator and tracheostomy management
  • Free parking available in shared lots on facility grounds
  • Scrubs may be any color as long as neat and clean; peds-themed scrubs encouraged
  • First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
  • Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travelers
  • Pending license candidates accepted
  • Previous staff members of this facility or its affiliated clinics are not eligible for consideration
  • All requested time off must be approved and included in the contract prior to start date, with no additions once the contract begins

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,733/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$35,530

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$142,118

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,263/wk

Regular Hours

$22.00 x 40 hours/wk = $880

OT Hours

$47.88 x 8 hours/wk = $383

Weekly Stipends

$1,470/wk

Lodging

$142.00 x 7 days = $994

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,733/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,460 - $2,733. The $2,733 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Facility Information

Facility address requires login

Bed Count

--

Setting

--

--

--

EMR

--

Teaching Facility

--

American Traveler Benefits

View All

Health

Day 1

Day 1

401k with match

Opt In

...and many more!

View All

Why American Traveler?

Unmatched Support and Transparency

Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.

Empowering Technology

Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.

Exceptional Pay and Benefits

Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.

Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise

Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.

Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.

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