Travel Critical Care RN - $1,777 per week

American Consultants 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 Job Opportunity – Critical Care Registered Nurse – Chicago, IL 60631 Start Date: August 31, 2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM; every other weekend and every other holiday required; 12-hour orientation provided; floating may be required based on census Highlights: 30-bed Intensive Care Unit specializing in Medical ICU, Neuro ICU, and Surgical ICU at a comprehensive stroke center 90-day travel assignment with competitive compensation including overtime and holiday pay Advanced critical care experience with complex patient populations including stroke, neuro, cardiac, and surgical patients Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology including CRRT, assist devices, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring Three positions available for experienced critical care nurses seeking a challenging and rewarding environment Requirements: Active RN license with Critical Care certification BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required EPIC electronic medical record experience required Proficiency in CRRT, CABG, stroke protocols, and TNK administration Experience assisting with bedside procedures including intubation/extubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, TEEs, and cardioversions Demonstrated competency managing ventilators, BiPAP/AVAPS, oxygen delivery methods, and patients on multiple vasoactive medications Experience with general surgical, stroke/neuro, cath lab, and interventional radiology patients; managing sepsis, GI bleed, COPD, CHF, and DKA Ability to interpret invasive hemodynamic values (CO/CI/SVV/CVP/SvO2) Preferred: Open heart experience (CABG, valve surgeries, AAA), comprehensive stroke experience (EVD, thrombectomy, TNK), assist device management (IABP, Impella, CRRT/Prisma), prone positioning, and paralytic management (TOF/BIS monitoring) No time off requests during holidays; weekend coverage required if sick calls occur Why Join Us? This travel assignment offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your critical care expertise in a high-acuity comprehensive stroke center environment. You'll work alongside a dedicated team managing diverse and complex patient populations while utilizing the latest technology and evidence-based protocols. Competitive compensation includes overtime and holiday pay, with comprehensive support throughout your 90-day assignment. American Consultants Job ID 18925946. 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: RN:Cardiac PCU/IMC/Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00 About American Consultants Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people. Benefits Medical benefits Dental benefits Life insurance Weekly pay License and certification reimbursement Holiday Pay 401k retirement plan Referral bonus