GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Jobs in Chicago, IL

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment at a leading Level 1 Trauma Center in Chicago, Illinois (60612). This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced RNs seeking healthcare jobs in Chicago’s vibrant medical district, offering exposure to multiple ICU specialties and the excitement of city living.

Key Job Details – ICU Nursing Jobs in Chicago

• Location: Chicago, IL 60612
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Setting: Level 1 Trauma Center; Burn ICU, CCU, Medical ICU, SICU, Neuro ICU
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 12/9/2025 – End: 3/10/2026)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Floating: Required between ICU units and Med-Surg units
• Orientation: First week on day shift for orientation and precepting
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1910-$1960

ICU RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in an ICU setting
• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license (must be in hand at submission)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (no COVID-19 exemptions; medical/religious exemptions for Flu only)
• Ability to float between various ICU specialties and Med-Surg units
• Strong compliance and responsiveness to deadlines

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced ICU environment
• Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions, including ventilator support, vasoactive drips, and advanced cardiac monitoring
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs), manage central and arterial lines, and titrate IV vasopressors
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation using Cerner
• Follow strict infection control and isolation protocols
• Float between ICU units and Med-Surg units as needed to support facility operations

Discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in Chicago, IL, and experience the city’s world-class healthcare, culture, and attractions. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your ICU nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #434267. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

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