Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,186 per week in Skokie, IL

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Skokie
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Skokie, IL Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,186 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 6 Weeks Start Date: 2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Skokie, Illinois, 60076! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Duration: 6 months Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30) Experience: Minimum of 1 year required, 2 years preferred License: Valid nursing license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Previous Charge Experience - Patient Ratio Experience - Charting System Experience (Epic) Description: The position involves caring for complex spine patients in a stepdown unit. The nurse will provide care during night shifts, three times a week. There is no on-call requirement for this position. Weekend work is required every other week. Floating may be required within other medical-surgical and ICU units. Holiday work is also required. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 2:1. First-time travelers are accepted with a minimum of one year of experience. ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications are required. Locals are accepted with no radius restrictions. Staffing includes an interdisciplinary support team. The unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with a daily census of approximately 5. Special equipment in use includes lift devices, temperature control devices, fluid warmers, and vein finders. Candidates must be willing to float between multiple facilities. EKG testing is required for ICU, ED, and Med Surg areas during the first day. Candidates must pass the EKG test on the first attempt with a score of 84% or higher. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. Travel nursing encourages self-reliance and independence. Managing your assignments, travel logistics, and personal well-being in new locations enhances your ability to thrive in diverse circumstances. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29079960EXPTEMP

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