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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU (PICU) travel assignment requiring a minimum of 2 years of PICU experience and an active IL RN license.
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Pediatric ICU (PICU) and PCICU setting at a 300-bed trauma-designated, academic teaching hospital with a stroke center and chest pain center
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Unit census of 15–18 patients per day across 19–23 beds with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
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Patient population includes respiratory, congenital heart disease, hematology/oncology, post-operative, and trauma cases
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12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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Floating required between PICU/PCICU, NICU, and General Pediatrics across two campuses (Oak Lawn and Park Ridge)
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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EMR: Epic (experience noted)
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Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Med Sonic monitors
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Active IL RN license required
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Current BLS and PALS certifications required; NRP highly preferred
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Minimum 2 years of PICU RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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1 professional reference required, dated within the last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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Candidate's middle name or initial required for consideration
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Unit culture is described as teamwork-oriented and friendly
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Departmental support includes CNAs, a receptionist, charge nurse, in-house phlebotomy, IV team, resource nurse, and tele techs; RT, hospitalists, and intensivists are available 24/7
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Orientation consists of a general nursing orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation in the PICU
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Navy scrubs required
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Free parking available on-site
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Holidays covered as needed by the unit
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First-time travelers are not accepted for this position — prior travel experience is not required, but candidates should have recent clinical experience
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Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions apply
