Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,270 to $2,470 per week in Maywood, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Maywood, IL
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,270 to $2,470 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse – ICU | Maywood, IL | 13 Weeks Contract

Critical care nursing is where clinical expertise, quick thinking, and compassion come together. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – ICU to join a dedicated critical care team in Maywood, IL.

If you thrive in a high-acuity environment, stay calm when things get complicated, and know that every assessment can make a difference, this could be your next great assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Location: Maywood, IL
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 1 Year
• Weekly Pay: $2,270 to $2,470

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Perform thorough assessments and continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, neurological status, and other critical parameters
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to clinical deterioration and emergencies
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments safely
• Manage and monitor IV infusions, including high-alert and vasoactive medications as appropriate
• Monitor ventilated and high-acuity patients in collaboration with physicians and respiratory therapists
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Assist with procedures and interventions performed at the bedside
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, medications, and care expectations
• Collaborate with intensivists, physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and other multidisciplinary team members
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, patient safety, and hospital protocols
• Participate in rapid response and emergency situations as required
• Advocate for patients and provide compassionate, evidence-based care throughout their ICU stay

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• Strong knowledge of critical care nursing, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and emergency response
• Experience caring for high-acuity adult patients
• Familiarity with ventilator management and critical care equipment preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent assessment, communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple clinical needs in a fast-paced ICU
• Strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes