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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with an active Illinois license and recent critical care experience for a busy Level I Trauma Center.
Responsibilities
- Work in multiple ICU environments, including Burn ICU, CCU, Medical ICU, SICU, and Neuro ICU
- Patient population includes critically ill adults requiring advanced care
- Mandatory floating to different ICU units and occasionally to MS units based on staffing needs
- Night shifts, 3x12 hours (7:00 pm - 7:30 am), with no block scheduling allowed
- First week of orientation and precepting will be on days
- Work every other weekend, totaling two weekends per month
- Uses Cerner EMR system
- Strict RTO policy: maximum of 5 days off, no more than 2 consecutive days, no weekends or holidays, and none the day before or after a holiday
- Team-based assignments in units outside primary competency area as needed
- Floating may occur outside the home facility within a 50-mile radius with notice two hours before shift
- Level 1 Trauma Center environment with high acuity cases
- Navy blue scrubs required; not provided
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required, no pending licensure allowed
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care ICU experience required
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Must live within 75 miles of the facility
- COVID vaccination required
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-646771. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
