Registered Nurse - ICU & Critical Care
City Health Hospital
Chicago, IL
$80,000 - $105,000 / yr
2+ Years
Full Time
Job Description
City Health Hospital has immediate openings for dedicated, compassionate Registered Nurses (RN) to join our state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You will deliver critical clinical care, administer vital medications, and advocate for patients and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide intensive bedside monitoring and evidence-based nursing care for critically ill patients.
- Administer complex medications, IV therapies, and ventilator management according to physician orders.
- Assess dynamic patient vital indicators, detect subtle clinical changes, and initiate emergency interventions.
- Collaborate proactively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, physicians, and clinical specialists.
- Educate and support family members with empathy during critical healthcare decisions.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois (or eNLC multistate).
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in an ICU, Step-Down, or Emergency Department setting.
- Active BLS and ACLS certifications (CCRN preferred).
- Strong crisis management, emotional resilience, and patient communication skills.
Skills & Tech Stack
Critical Care
ICU Nursing
Patient Assessment
ACLS/BLS
Ventilator Care
EMR Documentation
Perks & Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for experienced ICU nurses
- Comprehensive hospital medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
- Tuition reimbursement for MSN, DNP, and nursing specialty certifications
- Shift differential pay for nights, weekends, and on-call rotations
- Generous paid time off accrual and retirement pension plans
About City Health Hospital
City Health Hospital is a Magnet-recognized 600-bed tertiary medical center celebrated for nursing excellence, clinical research, and patient satisfaction.