Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,210 per week

Specialty: Med Surg • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 09/14/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks

About the role

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a medical center located in Chicago, Illinois. This position involves providing specialized patient care for critically ill adult patients with multisystem organ failure, sepsis, cardiac conditions, neurological events, and post-operative recovery. The role requires a strong ICU background and the ability to work night shifts within a high-acuity environment.

Schedule

• Nights shift, 12-hour shifts
• Minimum of 36 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized patient care for critically ill adult patients with multisystem organ failure, sepsis, cardiac conditions, neurological events, and post-operative recovery
• Handle all draws including arterial blood gases
• Float to SICU and telemetry/MS units (first to float)
• Approve time off through designated supervisor
• Work one summer and one winter holiday shift, typically on eves leading into holidays

Requirements

• Valid RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• At least 2 years of ICU experience
• Resident or authorized to work within the state

Preferred Qualifications

• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification

Patient Population

• Multi-system organ failure
• DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
• Sepsis
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
• COVID-19
• Pneumonia
• AKI (Acute Kidney Injury)
• CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease)
• Post-cardiac surgery
• Ventilated and sedated patients
• Strokes
• TPA administration
• Post-cardiac arrest management
• Impella and balloon pump support

Support on the Unit

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) may be available per unit
• Charge nurse manages patient assignments
• Resource nurses, hospitalists, resident physicians, RTs (Respiratory Therapists), and nursing supervisors available 24/7
• Virtual provider access during off hours

Charting System/Equipment

• EPIC (preferred)
• Alaris IV Pump
• Pyxis
• Phillips Monitors
• Belfort mass transfusion system
• Kreg verticalization beds

Orientation

• Two shifts of orientation, one in SICU

Additional Notes

• Scrub color is navy
• Parking options available through agency
• Proximity to public transportation via CTA Brown line
• No on-call required
• Overtime permitted only in urgent situations

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits