Travel ICU RN - $2,226 per week

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: 09/01/2026
• 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: Sep 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU position at a Level I Trauma Center in Illinois, requiring a minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Night shift position working 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• ICU setting within a Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Charting is performed in Cerner, experience required
• Every other weekend (2 weekends per month) required
• No on-call requirements
• This is a mandatory float facility — clinicians should expect to float regularly and without a guaranteed home unit
• ICU RNs may float between Burn ICU, CCU, Medical ICU, SICU, and Neuro ICU, and may occasionally be asked to float to med-surg units to support staffing
• Clinicians may be required to float to other Cook facilities within a 50-mile radius, with as little as 2 hours' notice before shift start
• If floated outside of primary competency, a team-based care model will be in place to ensure appropriate support
• No block scheduling is permitted

Requirements

• Active IL RN license in hand (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care ICU experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Proficiency in ICU skills including: IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care/management, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator management, care of ventilated patients, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Isolation precautions/PPE compliance required
• COVID vaccination proof required — booster not required
• Two professional references from supervisors at the two most recent employers required prior to consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Additional Information

• Orientation and first precepting shift will be on day shift
• Scrubs are navy blue and are not provided by the facility
• RTO is capped at 5 days maximum, with no more than 2 consecutive days off
• No RTO is permitted on weekends, on holidays, or the day before or after a holiday
• All RTO must be submitted at the time of profile submission
• Candidates living within 75 miles of the facility are considered local and are accepted — local candidates are preferred
• Returning resources are required to complete full recredentialing and attend orientation again, regardless of the length of any break in contract
• EndoTool experience is preferred

American Traveler Job ID #P-737093. 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.