ICU Registered Nurse

Job Description
We are seeking highly skilled ICU Registered Nurses to join a high-acuity critical care unit in Chicago, IL. This role requires nurses who are experienced in managing fresh post-operative open heart patients (CABG) and complex critically ill populations, including neuro and multi-system failure patients.

The ICU RN will deliver advanced critical care in a fast-paced environment using evidence-based practices and EPIC documentation.

Key Responsibilities
Provide direct, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill ICU patients

Manage fresh hearts post-op (CABG), including hemodynamic monitoring and vasoactive drips

Care for patients with neuro emergencies, stroke, and CRRT needs

Monitor invasive lines, ventilators, and advanced life-support equipment

Administer and titrate critical care medications, including thrombolytics (TNK)

Perform continuous patient assessments and respond rapidly to changes in condition

Document all care accurately in EPIC EMR

Collaborate with intensivists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams

Float to other ICU units as needed due to census or staffing needs

Unit & Patient Population
30-bed SICU / MICU / Neuro ICU

Open heart (CABG), neuro, stroke, and high-acuity medical/surgical patients

Schedule & Policy Requirements
Work every other weekend

Work every other holiday (No RTO for holidays)

Calling in sick on a weekend shift (Friday 7 PM – Monday 7 AM) requires making up the missed shift the following weekend

Floating is required when ICU census is low

Qualifications

Active RN license (IL or compact)

Recent high-acuity ICU experience required

Proven experience with:

Fresh post-op CABG / Open Heart patients

CRRT

Neuro ICU / Stroke care

EPIC EMR experience – required

Certifications (Required):

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS