PICU | RN
PICU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Park Ridge, Illinois (Chicago Area)
Advance your nursing career as a PICU Registered Nurse with a top pediatric hospital in Park Ridge, IL 60068—just outside Chicago. This travel nursing opportunity offers hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), competitive pay, and the chance to join a leading healthcare team in Illinois.
PICU Travel Nurse Job Details
- Job Title: PICU Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
- Location: Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 (Chicago metro area)
- Healthcare Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU/PCICU)
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 10/13/2025 – End: 1/10/2026)
- Unit Size: 19–23 beds; average census 15–18 patients/day
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $2430–$2490
- Scrub Color: Navy
- Parking: Free on-site parking
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of recent PICU nursing experience
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications required; NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred
- EPIC EMR experience preferred
- Ability to work every other weekend and 75% of holidays
- First-time travel nurses welcome to apply
- Provide high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients (respiratory, congenital heart disease, hematology/oncology, post-op, trauma)
- Maintain a 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio for optimal patient care
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team (CNAs, charge nurses, hospitalists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, support staff)
- Utilize advanced clinical technology: Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Med Sonic monitors
- Float as needed to NICU and General Pediatrics units
- Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical training
- Foster a culture of teamwork and friendliness within the healthcare environment
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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