Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,855 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Glenview Nas, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/27/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse with a strong background in cardiovascular intensive care to join our team. The successful candidate will be committed to providing high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Details

• Start Date: 8/10
• Shift: 12-hour Night shifts
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Required on Memorial Day
• Orientation: 8 hours of non-billable orientation
• Float Requirements: May float to multiple locations within the region as needed

Experience Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in cardiovascular ICU. Candidates will also be required to pass an EKG test.

License & Certification Requirements

• Active Illinois Nursing License
• CPR Certification
• ACLS Certification
• NIHSS Certification

Core Responsibilities

• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and multi-system organ failure
• Perform thermoregulation, CABG, and assist with management of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps and Impella devices
• Provide post-cardiac surgery care and management of patients pre/post cardiac catheterization and intervention
• Monitor patients with pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz and manage valve replacements/repairs
• Administer CVVHD/CRRT and IV therapy including accessing ports, arterial line management, and supervision of central line care
• Manage continuous IV medications and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Oversee CVA/acute stroke management, lumbar drain procedures, and support with BiPAP and CPAP management
• Care for ventilated patients and perform infection prevention and isolation precautions
• Execute phlebotomy and manage surgical wounds with drains and wound vacs

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular systems and critical care protocols
• Ability to perform ABG interpretation and ventilator management
• Proficient in suctioning techniques and management of ventilator-associated patients
• Expertise in infection control practices and effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

If you have the qualifications and are looking to take the next step in your career, we welcome your application!

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19064520. 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:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00

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