Registered Nurse – ICU | Maywood, IL | 13 Weeks Contract
Critical care nursing is where clinical expertise, quick thinking, and compassion come together. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – ICU to join a dedicated critical care team in Maywood, IL.
If you thrive in a high-acuity environment, stay calm when things get complicated, and know that every assessment can make a difference, this could be your next great assignment.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Location: Maywood, IL
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Day Shift
- Schedule: 3×12
- Experience Required: 1 Year
- Weekly Pay:$2,270 to $2,470
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
- Perform thorough assessments and continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, neurological status, and other critical parameters
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to clinical deterioration and emergencies
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments safely
- Manage and monitor IV infusions, including high-alert and vasoactive medications as appropriate
- Monitor ventilated and high-acuity patients in collaboration with physicians and respiratory therapists
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
- Assist with procedures and interventions performed at the bedside
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, medications, and care expectations
- Collaborate with intensivists, physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and other multidisciplinary team members
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Follow infection prevention, medication safety, patient safety, and hospital protocols
- Participate in rapid response and emergency situations as required
- Advocate for patients and provide compassionate, evidence-based care throughout their ICU stay
Qualifications
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Minimum 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
- Current BLS Certification required
- Current ACLS Certification required
- Strong knowledge of critical care nursing, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and emergency response
- Experience caring for high-acuity adult patients
- Familiarity with ventilator management and critical care equipment preferred
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
- Excellent assessment, communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple clinical needs in a fast-paced ICU
- Strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes