Travel ICU RN Opportunity in Chicago, IL

Take your next step in critical care nursing with a 13-week Travel ICU RN assignment in Chicago, Illinois. Join a Level I Trauma Center and provide specialized care across a range of intensive care settings.

Assignment Highlights

• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Contract Length: 13 weeks

• Start Date: December 8, 2026

• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours per shift

• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, approximately 2 weekends per month

• Scheduling: Block scheduling is not available

• Charting: Cerner

• Floating: Mandatory floating between ICU specialties, including Burn ICU, CCU, Medical ICU, SICU, and Neuro ICU. Floating to Medical/Surgical units may also be required based on staffing needs.

• Orientation: First week, including orientation and precepting, will be on day shift.

• Local Candidates: Welcome; candidates within a 75-mile radius are considered local.

Weekly Compensation

• Gross Weekly Pay: $2,182.11

• Taxable Weekly Pay: $540

• Non-Taxable Weekly Stipend: $1,642.11

Experience & Requirements

Required:

• At least 2 years of recent acute care ICU experience

• Active license required; pending licenses are not accepted

• BLS certification

• ACLS certification

• NIHSS certification

Clinical Environment

Work within a Level I Trauma Center supporting a variety of critical care specialties. ICU nurses may be assigned across Burn ICU, Cardiac Care Unit, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, and Neuro ICU based on facility needs. Medical/Surgical floating may also be required when additional staffing support is needed.

Why Choose Protouch Staffing?

Woman-owned. Healthcare-founded. Traveler-focused.

With over 32 years of staffing expertise, Protouch Staffing knows that finding the right assignment is about more than just a paycheck. Founded by healthcare professionals in 1992, we've built our reputation on personalized service, integrity, and putting our travelers first.

Our dedicated recruiters take the time to understand your pay expectations, location preferences, and career goals to help you find opportunities that truly fit.

Our promise? No pressure, no restrictions. Just great opportunities, honest communication, and a team that's in your corner.

Your career. Your goals. Our commitment.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Interested in this Travel ICU RN opportunity in Chicago, IL? Contact Protouch Staffing today to learn more and discuss your next assignment.

Pay Disclaimer

Advertised gross weekly compensation is based on 36 scheduled hours and includes taxable wages and potential non-taxable stipends. Stipend eligibility depends on individual circumstances and applicable tax regulations. Actual compensation may vary based on hours worked, residency, and assignment terms.