We are searching for a dedicated Medical intensive care unit Medical (ICU) nurse to deliver vital care to seriously ill or injured patients in our ICU department. As a specialized nurse, you will be highly trained to treat patients who have suffered strokes, heart attacks, or undergone invasive surgery.
You will perform a range of tasks including performing diagnostic tests, conducting follow-up visits, monitoring patient recovery, and responding to medical emergencies. In addition to having a highly analytical mindset, our ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and monitor the patient’s progress.
- Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition.
- Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients, and their family members.
- Begin treatment and monitor doses.
- If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors.
- Care for patient needs throughout their recovery in the ICU unit.
- Complete all necessary paperwork before transferring a patient.
- Maintain patient records.
- Create and implement effective care plans.
Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: $2,300.00 - $2,400.00 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Cardiology
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Surgery
- Trauma Medicine
Physical setting:
- Acute care
- Hospital
- ICU
- Inpatient
- MICU
- Neuro ICU
- SICU
- TICU
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
- Breakdown pay
- Completion bonus
- Overtime pay
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- Medical ICU: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60612 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60612: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person