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RN – ICU (FTE & Part-Time)

Location: Chicago (Onsite) Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Positions: 3

Experience Required: 2 – 20 Years

Shift Details

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (36 hrs/week)
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (36 hrs/week / 24 hrs Part-Time)

The ICU Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in delivering high-quality care to patients with complex and life-threatening conditions. This position involves continuous monitoring, emergency response, and management of advanced life-support systems in a fast-paced critical care environment. The ICU RN is responsible for ensuring patient safety, supporting families, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Excellence

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Monitor vital signs and patient conditions continuously
• Respond effectively to medical emergencies
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records

Critical Care Management

• Operate and monitor advanced ICU equipment (ventilators, IABP, etc.)
• Perform wound care and manage post-surgical recovery
• Conduct diagnostic tests and follow-up care
• Ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols

Collaboration & Quality

• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Support departmental goals and patient care standards
• Work closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Adapt to flexible scheduling and workload demands
• Remain calm and effective under high-pressure situations

Must-Have Qualifications

• ADN / BSN / MSN from an accredited nursing program
• Active RN License (Illinois)
• BLS Certification (AHA / Red Cross / Military Training Network)
• ACLS Certification (AHA)
• Minimum 2+ years of nursing experience
• At least 1 year of ICU/PACU experience (preferred/required by client)
• Minimum 1 year stability in at least one hospital role

Preferred Qualifications

• ICU or Critical Care experience
• Experience with ventilators and advanced life-support equipment
• Strong emergency response skills

Core Competencies

• Critical thinking & clinical judgment
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Strong communication skills
• Team collaboration
• Patient-centered care approach

Work Environment

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• High-acuity, fast-paced clinical setting
• Requires flexibility for day/night shifts

Additional Requirements

• Open to full-time permanent role (even if prior contract/travel experience)
• COVID-19 vaccination (subject to exemptions)
• No resume modifications allowed
• Must be open to onsite work in Chicago

Interview Process

• 2-Step Interview:
  • Phone Screening
  • Hiring Manager Interview