Travel Critical Care Nurse in Des Plaines, IL

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Job Description

Set just outside the vibrant cityscape of Chicago, Des Plaines, IL offers travelers rich opportunities to combine career advancement with lively local adventures. Working in this region blends urban energy with a welcoming Midwest spiritgiving you diverse cultural experiences, incredible food, and easy access to beautiful Lake Michigan or the bustling streets of downtown Chicago during your days off.

Within this cardiovascular-focused ICU unit, youll collaborate with a variety of skilled practitioners and seasoned leaders, elevating your critical care expertise and expanding your knowledge of advanced devices and techniques. Caring for complex cases in a facility that emphasizes innovation is a springboard for professional growth and rsum-building, while adapting to new leadership styles opens further doors in your nursing career.

Schedule/Hours:

• 12-hour day shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday shifts required
• No on-call duties
• Start within the next two weeks

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Illinois RN license
• Minimum 3 years of recent CVICU experience
• Required certifications: BLS/CPR, ACLS, NIHSS
• Proficient in Epic documentation
• Experience in CV ICU care, including management of dysrhythmias, CABG, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Impella, post-cardiac surgery, valve interventions, LVAD/RVAD, CVVHD/CRRT, and IV therapy
• Preferred experience: managing Impella, ECMO, LVAD patients
• Passing EKG test score80% or higher
• Charge experience preferred
• May float to sister ICU units as needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver critical care to CVICU patients with multi-system needs
• Interpret and respond to complex cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic changes
• Utilize and manage advanced cardiac support devices
• Document care thoroughly in Epic
• Engage in interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient outcomes

Benefits & Perks:

• Tax-advantaged travel stipends and comprehensive travel assistance
• Premium compensationbiweekly pay schedule
• Healthcare benefits and 401(k)
• Job security in a high-demand specialty
• Expand your network and clinical acumen with specialty orientation and mentorship

Let your skills make a difference in a setting designed for both excellence and adventure. Apply today to elevate your career while exploring all that the Chicago metro area offers!

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.