Travel ICU RN - $1,738 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring active IL RN licensure and comprehensive stroke and critical care experience. Details 30-bed ICU encompassing MICU, Neuro ICU, and Surgical ICU within a comprehensive stroke center Night shift schedule from 19:00-07:30 13-week assignment length Works every other weekend and every other holiday Weekend sick call requires working the following weekend (Friday 7p-Monday 7am) Floating expected if ICU census is low EPIC EMR experience required Requirements Active IL RN license required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Required knowledge in CRRT, CABG, stroke, and TNK administration Experience assisting with bedside procedures including intubation/extubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, TEEs, and cardioversions Experience managing ventilators, BiPAP/AVAPS, and other oxygen delivery methods Experience managing patients on multiple vasoactive medications Experience with GI surgical, stroke/neuro (craniectomy, hemicraniectomy, spinal surgeries), cath lab, and interventional radiology patients Experience managing sepsis, GI bleed, COPD, CHF, and DKA patients Ability to interpret invasive hemodynamic values (CO/CI/SVV/CVP/SvO2) Preferred: open heart surgery experience (CABG, valve surgeries, AAA) Preferred: comprehensive stroke experience (EVD, thrombectomy, TNK) Preferred: experience with assist devices (IABP, Impella, CRRT/Prisma) Preferred: experience with prone positioning and paralytic management (TOF/BIS monitoring) DCI/BVP Workplace Violence Prevention certification required DOB and SSN required for consideration Additional Information Provide critical care nursing across MICU, Neuro ICU, and Surgical ICU patient populations Work within a comprehensive stroke center setting No RTO permitted during holidays Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidates American Traveler Job ID P-741349. 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. 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.