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ICU Registered Nurse Jobs – Trauma ICU Locum Tenens Opportunity in Chicago, ILAdvance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse in the Trauma ICU at a top-rated Level 1 Trauma Center in Chicago, Illinois (60612). This locum tenens travel nursing job offers hands-on experience in a high-acuity healthcare setting, providing critical care to trauma patients while enjoying all that Chicago healthcare jobs have to offer in a vibrant city known for its culture, dining, and lakefront parks.Key Job Details – Chicago Nursing Jobs

• Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse – Trauma ICU (Locum Tenens)
• Location: Chicago, IL 60612
• Healthcare Setting: Trauma ICU, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Employment Type: Locum tenens, travel contract
• Start Date: October 14, 2025
• End Date: January 13, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour shifts/week (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), every other weekend
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1910 - $1960
• Orientation: First week on day shift
• Floating: Mandatory float facility; may float to other units within 50 miles
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue (not provided)
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: $2/day at JTDC with shuttle service

ICU Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in ICU or Trauma ICU
• Active Illinois RN license (required at submission)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (required)
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemption for flu only)
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• Ability to float to other nursing units as needed
• Responsive and able to meet compliance deadlines

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care nursing to trauma patients in the ICU
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, ventilators, and titrate cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and dysrhythmias
• Assist with BiPAP/CPAP management and continuous IV sedation
• Implement isolation precautions and proper PPE usage
• Care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Float to other units within scope to support facility needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes

Discover rewarding ICU nursing jobs in Chicago and experience the excitement of working in a city celebrated for its diversity, renowned museums, and lively neighborhoods. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in trauma patient care!Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and VisionAbout GHRFor over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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