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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 at a pediatric hospital in the Chicago area, requiring a minimum of 2 years of PICU experience and an active IL RN license.
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Pediatric ICU/PCICU setting at a 300-bed trauma-designated, academic teaching hospital with Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center designations
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Unit has 19–23 beds with an average daily census of 15–18 patients
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Patient ratio is 2:1 (RN to patient)
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Common patient diagnoses include respiratory illness, congenital heart disease, hematology/oncology, post-op recovery, and trauma
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Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Med Sonic monitors
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EMR is Epic (experience noted)
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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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Holiday coverage required as needed by the unit
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Float requirement 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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Active IL RN license required
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Current certifications required: BLS and PALS; 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 past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Candidate must provide date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration
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Candidate's middle name or initial required for consideration
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Orientation includes a New Employee Orientation (NEO) session followed by 2 days of departmental orientation in the PICU
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Departmental support includes CNAs, a Receptionist, Charge Nurse, in-house Phlebotomy, IV Team, and Resource Nurse; RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist are available 24/7
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Navy scrubs required
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Free parking available on-site
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions
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First-time travelers are not confirmed as accepted for this position; check with your recruiter to confirm eligibility
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Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for this assignment
