Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,236 per week in Chicago, IL

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Chicago, IL Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,236 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/3/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Chicago, Illinois, 60612! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care experience in ICU License: Current Nursing License required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Mandatory floating within scope to meet facility needs Description: Position for a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit. Schedule consists of three 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. No block scheduling is available. Weekend requirements are every other weekend, totaling two weekends per month. Requests for time off are limited to five days maximum, with no more than two consecutive days off. No time off is permitted on holidays or weekends. The facility is a mandatory float facility, requiring all staff to float as needed. ICU RNs will float between various ICU units, including Burn ICU, CCU, Medical ICU, SICU, and Neuro ICU. If staffing requires, ICU RNs may also be asked to float to Medical Surgical units. The first week of orientation and precepting will be on day shift. The role requires interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure. Key responsibilities include arterial line management, central line care, continuous IV sedation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips. Responsibilities also include assisting with the management and maintenance of BiPAP and ventilated patients, and interpretation of arterial blood gases. Suctioning of endotracheal tubes and nasotracheal tubes, as well as adherence to isolation precautions and PPE regulations, are also essential tasks. Completion of computerized documentation is required. The facility emphasizes a team-based care model and may require floating to various units as necessary. Should a clinician refuse to float, it may lead to cancellation of their contract. Compliance with all required protocols and timely submission of documentation is expected. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29265902EXPTEMP

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