American Traveler 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: 12/30/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for Level 1 Trauma Center coverage with mandatory float requirements and a current IL RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in the ICU within a Level 1 Trauma Center
• RNs may float between Burn ICU, CCU, Medical ICU, SICU, and Neuro ICU as well as MS units if needed
• Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Must work every other weekend (two weekends per month)
• First week includes orientation and a precepting shift on days
• Uses Cerner EMR system
• Mandatory floating to different ICU units and facilities within 50 miles at the employer's discretion
• Must adhere strictly to the facility's RTO policy: maximum 5 days off, no more than 2 consecutive days, no RTO on weekends, holidays, or days adjacent to holidays
• No block scheduling or special scheduling requests permitted
• Navy blue scrubs required and are not provided by the facility
• Team-based model may be used if floated outside primary competency area
• Failure to float as needed may result in contract cancellation
• Very strict compliance and onboarding process with required lab work completed within 72 hours of offer acceptance

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted IL RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU acute care experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must be fully COVID vaccinated as a condition for employment
• Local candidates preferred; must live within 75 miles of the facility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-646757. 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: Travel RN - ICU

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