Critical Care RN
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Travel Contract
Company: Encompass Healthcare Staffing
Category: Healthcare: Nursing
Job Description Apply Now
The Critical Care RN position provides an exceptional opportunity for nursing professionals to contribute to high-acuity patient care within intensive care settings. As a Critical Care Registered Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the multidisciplinary management of patients experiencing complex and life-threatening conditions, including post-cardiac surgery, neurosurgical recovery, acute medical crises, and severe surgical complications. This full-time role is designed for nurses who are passionate about delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care, and who excel in dynamic, fast-paced healthcare environments. Working as a Critical Care RN allows you to utilize advanced clinical skills and critical thinking to positively impact patient outcomes while collaborating with a team of dedicated medical professionals. This role offers a challenging and rewarding career path for experienced nurses seeking to advance their practice and develop expertise in critical care nursing.
As a Critical Care RN, your daily responsibilities center around the comprehensive management of critically ill patients. You will be responsible for administering life-sustaining interventions to a diverse patient population, including those who are medical, surgical, cardiac, and neuro patients. This includes advanced monitoring of vital signs, titrating vasoactive drips, managing mechanical ventilation, and providing continuous hemodynamic monitoring. The Critical Care RN must be able to recognize and respond promptly to subtle changes in patient status, ensuring rapid intervention in emergent situations. Your ability to act swiftly and accurately in high-pressure circumstances is essential for optimal patient outcomes.
The Critical Care RN collaborates closely with intensivists, physicians, and other healthcare specialists to execute complex care plans. This multi-disciplinary approach ensures that critically ill patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care tailored to their unique needs. Effective communication and teamwork are fundamental to your success in this role, as is your commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. Additionally, you will serve as a resource to patients and their families, providing education, support, and guidance throughout the continuum of care.
To qualify for the Critical Care RN position, candidates must have a minimum of two years of recent clinical experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or equivalent critical care environment. A current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license is required, along with Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA). Experience in high-acuity settings, strong assessment skills, and the ability to manage complex clinical scenarios are essential for this role.
Employment as a Critical Care RN offers the chance to work in a community with diverse and complex healthcare needs. The city provides a supportive environment for professional growth, with access to ongoing education, training opportunities, and a collaborative workplace culture. As a Critical Care RN, you will have the opportunity to advance your nursing career, gain exposure to innovative medical technologies, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of critically ill patients and their families.
If you are a driven, compassionate, and experienced nurse with a strong background in critical care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Critical Care RN. Click the job application button to take the next step in your career and become part of a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to excellence in patient care.
Critical Care RN - Summary- Deliver advanced nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced intensive care environment.
- Manage complex cases including post-cardiac surgery, neurosurgical, medical, and surgical complications.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate high-quality patient care.
- Administer life-sustaining interventions and advanced monitoring for critically ill patients.
- Monitor and titrate medications, including vasoactive drips, and manage mechanical ventilation.
- Perform comprehensive hemodynamic monitoring and interpret clinical data to guide care decisions.
- Rapidly recognize and respond to changes in patient status, initiating appropriate interventions.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, specialists, and the healthcare team.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding the critical care process.
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plans and paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Minimum of two years recent experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or critical care setting.
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Experienced critical care nurse with demonstrated expertise in managing high-acuity patients.
- Effective team player and communicator within multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
- Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to perform well under pressure.
- Passionate about delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- Opportunities for career advancement and skill development in critical care nursing.
- Supportive workplace culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Positive work environment with access to leading-edge clinical resources and technologies.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Apply today for the Critical Care RN position by clicking the job application button and join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in critical care nursing.