Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,225 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position in Chicago, Illinois. TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency that places nurses and other clinicians across the U.S., focusing on providing highly‑skilled staff to facilities for better patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor patients in an ICU setting.
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays.
• Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
• Communicate patients' conditions to family members.
• Provide education and support to patient families, possibly for long‑term care needs.
• Delegate tasks to other care providers as appropriate.

Requirements

• 1‑2 years recent acute care experience (ICU preferred).
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (as indicated in the posting).
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean and stoop.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds routinely; up to 50 pounds when moving patients.
• Willingness to work with patients who may be confused, agitated, or uncooperative and to handle exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Start date: October 19, 2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift: 12‑hour nights
• Employment type: Travel