Travel Critical Care RN - $1,589 per week

Junxion Med Staffing 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: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Summary: Junxion Med Staffing is looking for a CVICU RN to take an assignment in Chicago, Illinois. This assignment lasts 13 WEEKS and is scheduled to start on August 31, 2026. If the start date, shift, or pay doesn’t line up with what you're looking for, let’s talk. We often have multiple openings in the same market. Give us a call opt 1 Job Details: Shift: 12H Nights Total Weekly Hours: 36 Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Trauma Level: Facility Specific Job Notes: Required Experience and Skills: - EPIC experience - Knowledge and experience with CRRT, CABG, Stroke, TNK - Experience in assisting bedside procedures: intubation/extubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, TEEs, cardioversions - Managing patients on ventilators, bipap/avaps, and oxygen delivery methods - Managing patients on vasoactive medications - Experience with general surgical procedures, stroke/neuro procedures, cath lab interventions, interventional radiology procedures - Managing sepsis, GI Bleed, COPD, CHF, DKA patients - Interpreting invasive hemodynamic values (CO/CI/SVV/CVP/SvO2) Preferred Experience: - Open heart experience (CABG, valve surgeries, AAA) - Comprehensive stroke experience (EVD, thrombectomy, TNK) - Managing patients on assist devices: IABP, Impella, CRRT (Prisma) - Experience with prone positioning and paralytics (TOF/BIS monitoring) Certifications: - BLS (Basic Life Support) - ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) Licensure: - Nursys (License verification) Other Requirements: - Works every other weekend and holiday if sick call occurs - Expected floating if ICU experiences low census - No requested time off during holidays Professional and Personal Health History Requirements for Onboarding: - Nursys License - Basic Pharmacology Exam - Specialty Exam - Education Verification - Driver's License/State ID - OIG (Office of Inspector General) - Drug Screening (minimum 10-panel test) - Color-blind test - Agency Attestation - SAM/EPLS (System for Award Management/Excluded Parties List System) - COVID-19 Vaccine - MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - Fit Test - Hepatitis B - Influenza Vaccine - TB Test - Varicella - Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) - Annual TB Questionnaire - Social Security Card - Physical/Health Statement - Core Competencies Exam - Criminal Background Check - Badge Photo - Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification) - Job Description - Essentials Onboarding Packet - Onboarding Education Attestation Optional Requirements: - Positive PPD- Negative Chest X-Ray - Name Verification Affidavit - COA (Certificate of Achievement) When you apply with Junxion, you speak with a live U.S.-based recruiter who understands the travel market. No call centers. No automated responses. Our team works directly with you throughout your assignment. Benefits: Insurance Plans starting under $175/month for employees Referral Bonus Additional contract bonus opportunities Vacation Incentives Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401k with access to financial advisors Junxion was built by a traveler and designed to support travelers. You will have a dedicated recruiter and support team based in the U.S. who will guide you through credentialing, submission, and onboarding to help ensure you start on time and have a smooth assignment. Click here for licensing requirements About the Company: Junxion Med Staffing partners with hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide to connect experienced clinicians with meaningful opportunities. Our goal is simple: provide strong support, transparent communication, and assignments that make sense for your career and your life. *Estimated weekly pay includes projected hourly wages and weekly meal and lodging per diems for eligible clinicians based on nationally published GSA rates. Actual weekly pay and per diems may differ from the amount shown and may be subject to change during an assignment. For all employees and employee applicants, Junxion Med Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer, including Disability/Vets, and welcomes all to apply. Junxion Med Staffing Job ID 1383306. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Junxion Med Staffing Junxion Med Staffing was founded by a former healthcare traveler who understands the challenges healthcare professionals face - because we’ve been there. We specialize in placing travel nurses, allied health professionals, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in both short-term and permanent roles across a wide range of specialties. Whether you're looking for a travel contract or a long-term fit, we work to ensure the right match between each healthcare professional and facility. At Junxion, we keep it simple: ● Transparent communication. No surprises, no hidden details, just honest conversations so you always know what to expect. ● Dedicated support. From job search to contract negotiations and throughout your assignment, you’ll have a recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. ● Competitive pay and benefits. We advocate for you to be fairly compensated and supported in your goals. ● A focus on your success. When healthcare professionals feel valued and empowered, patient care improves and that’s what it’s all about. You’re not just a number here. You’re part of a team that actually cares. Let’s find your next great opportunity together. Benefits Weekly pay 401k retirement plan Referral bonus Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Mileage reimbursement