Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,700 to $1,900 per week in Des Plaines, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $1,700 to $1,900 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Des Plaines, Illinois, 60016!

Location:  Des Plaines, IL

Start Date:  04-20-2026

End Date:  07-19-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift (NOC); specific start/end times and weekly days to be confirmed. Long-term night assignment running 04/20/2026 - 07/19/2026.

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients using sound nursing judgment and evidence-based practice
• Provide advanced cardiac and critical care interventions consistent with BLS and ACLS protocols
• Administer medications, titrate drips, and manage complex therapies with attention to safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Perform and document thorough patient assessments, including NIHSS when indicated
• Complete required competency checklists and specialty exams to maintain high standards of care
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, procedures, and recovery in a compassionate manner
• Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition and escalate care appropriately

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license (Illinois) with Nursys verification
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification and DCI/BVP as listed by the facility
• Travel nurse documentation completed and compliant for long-term assignment
• Successful completion of Prime Basic Pharmacology, Prime Specialty and Core Competency exams and Prime Skills Checklist
• Completion of required health screenings and immunizations (drug screen, TB testing, COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis B, fit test, influenza vaccine as applicable)
• Comfort and experience working night shift in a fast-paced critical care environment

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