Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Chicago, IL for RNs

Find Top RN Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Chicago, Illinois

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ICU travel nurse jobs in and around Chicago, Illinois. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Chicago area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Chicago’s ICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

An ICU travel nurse salary in the Chicago area is excellent.
As of May 1, 2025, the average Intensive Care Unit travel nurse working in Chicago and surrounding areas earned about $1,763 weekly. Today you can find ICU jobs with a salary range from $1,678 per week.

Chicago is a great location for ICU travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Intensive Care Unit Jobs in or near Chicago

We have 1 Intensive Care Unit jobs in Chicago, IL and 5 Intensive Care Unit travel jobs in Illinois, and 323 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Aurora, Illinois – 60506
Distance from Chicago: 35 miles
12 D,
June 30, 2025
9

$1,493 to $1,645

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Kankakee, Illinois – 60901
Distance from Chicago: 52 miles
12 E,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,564 to $1,723

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Rockford, Illinois – 61114
Distance from Chicago: 80 miles
12 N,
July 10, 2025
13

$1,916 to $2,112

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Rockford, Illinois – 61104
Distance from Chicago: 80 miles
12 N,
July 7, 2025
12

$1,846 to $2,034

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Lafayette, Indiana – 47905
Distance from Chicago: 107 miles
12 D,
June 16, 2025
13

$1,690 to $1,862

This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Fort Wayne, Indiana – 46804
Distance from Chicago: 140 miles
12 D,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,780 to $1,962

– 396 bed tertiary care facility located in Indiana’s second-largest city. Fort Wayne is a three-time All American City Award winner, consistently cited for high quality of life, low cost of living and warm Hoosier Hospitality. – Build your resume at our Level 2 Adult & Pediatric Trauma center, northern Indiana’s only heart and kidney transplant programs, an accredited bariatric surgery center, an accredited and commended community hospital cancer care program and a certified primary stroke center. Years of experience required: 3 years of ICU RN experience or more. Patient ratio: 2:1-Occasionally because of staffing demands or patients that 1:1 care, we do a 3:1 ratio on some of our more stable patients. This is done on a rotating basis depending on whose turn it is to take the 3 patient assignments. Required skills: Candidates must have a background with proficient level of performance in the care of critically ill neuro and trauma patients. Floating: yes required Dept Scrub Color: Navy EMR: Cerner

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Fort Wayne, Indiana – 46804
Distance from Chicago: 140 miles
12 N,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,780 to $1,962

– 396 bed tertiary care facility located in Indiana’s second-largest city. Fort Wayne is a three-time All American City Award winner, consistently cited for high quality of life, low cost of living and warm Hoosier Hospitality. – Build your resume at our Level 2 Adult & Pediatric Trauma center, northern Indiana’s only heart and kidney transplant programs, an accredited bariatric surgery center, an accredited and commended community hospital cancer care program and a certified primary stroke center. Years of experience required: 3 years of ICU RN experience or more. Patient ratio: 2:1-Occasionally because of staffing demands or patients that 1:1 care, we do a 3:1 ratio on some of our more stable patients. This is done on a rotating basis depending on whose turn it is to take the 3 patient assignments. Required skills: Candidates must have a background with proficient level of performance in the care of critically ill neuro and trauma patients. Floating: yes required Dept Scrub Color: Navy EMR: Cerner

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Terre Haute, Indiana – 47802
Distance from Chicago: 165 miles
12 D,
July 14, 2025
13

$1,720 to $1,896

Join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 280 bed Level 3 Trauma center. The hospital is a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award winner for Patient Experience

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Green Bay, Wisconsin – 54307
Distance from Chicago: 185 miles
12 N,
July 21, 2025
13

$2,391 to $2,635

As part of HSHS, you’ll join a team that is focused on improving, excelling and building a better tomorrow. Whether it is a clinical, technical or professional career, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Green Bay, Wisconsin – 54307
Distance from Chicago: 185 miles
12 N,
July 14, 2025
13

$2,391 to $2,635

As part of HSHS, you’ll join a team that is focused on improving, excelling and building a better tomorrow. Whether it is a clinical, technical or professional career, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
Distance from Chicago: 195 miles
12 N,
June 23, 2025
13

$2,144 to $2,363

Delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in coordination with other health team members. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining high standards of professional nursing. Provides high quality care to the following patient populations: Adult cardiac/ telemetry, Stroke, Vascular intervention, Hemodynamic monitoring.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
Distance from Chicago: 195 miles
12 D,
June 28, 2025
13

$2,144 to $2,363

This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care. Delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in coordination with other health team members. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining high standards of professional nursing. Provides high quality care to the following patient populations: Adult cardiac/ telemetry, Stroke, Vascular intervention, Hemodynamic monitoring.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Greenville, Ohio – 45331
Distance from Chicago: 198 miles
12 D,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,826 to $2,013

This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Lima, Ohio – 45801
Distance from Chicago: 199 miles
12 N,
June 24, 2025
7

$2,126 to $2,343

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Novi, Michigan – 48374
Distance from Chicago: 218 miles
12 N,
June 23, 2025
13

$1,782 to $1,964

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Bay City, Michigan – 48708
Distance from Chicago: 226 miles
12 N,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,614 to $1,779

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Rochester, Michigan – 48307
Distance from Chicago: 238 miles
12 N,
June 24, 2025
12

$1,782 to $1,964

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Warren, Michigan – 48093
Distance from Chicago: 242 miles
12 N,
June 24, 2025
12

$1,790 to $1,973

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
Distance from Chicago: 253 miles
12 N,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,862 to $2,052

Ottumwa Regional Health Center 1001 E Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501 Our high-quality medical staff, many of whom are board-certified, offer a complete range of services from family practice and internal medicine to specialties such as general surgery, gastroenterology, orthopedics, urology, cardiology, radiation oncology, and more. Our highly trained and dedicated associates work closely as a team to provide individualized, seamless care to our patients and caring support to families and friends. Thank you for the opportunity to serve your healthcare needs. For more than 125 years, Ottumwa Regional Health Center has been serving the community of Ottumwa and the citizens of Southeast Iowa. We are a regional health center providing a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
Distance from Chicago: 253 miles
12 D,
July 14, 2025
13

$1,862 to $2,052

For more than 125 years, Ottumwa Regional Health Center has been serving the community of Ottumwa and the citizens of Southeast Iowa. We are a regional health center providing a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Saint Louis, Missouri – 63128
Distance from Chicago: 260 miles
12 N,
June 16, 2025
13

$1,608 to $1,772

EMR-EPIC Scrub Color – Black • Number of Beds: 16 • Patient Ratios: 1:2. We do not guarantee ratios. Careful consideration is given depending on the circumstance • Equipment: bedside telemetry, ventilators, bipap/cpap, ventriculostomy’s, Arterial lines, central lines, arctic sun, CRRT, Zoll, etc. • EMR: EPIC • Must Have Skills/Experience: 2 years ICU, inpatient only • Preferred Skillset/Experience: care of acute stroke, trauma and surgical patients Comprehensive stroke center, level 2 trauma center

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
Distance from Chicago: 268 miles
12 N,
June 23, 2025
13

$1,766 to $1,946

460 bed teaching hospital. Facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
Distance from Chicago: 268 miles
12 N,
July 7, 2025
13

$1,766 to $1,946

460 bed teaching hospital. Facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
Distance from Chicago: 268 miles
12 N,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,766 to $1,946

This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Statistics on ICU RN Jobs in Chicago, Illinois

Here are some helpful statistics about ICU traveling nurse jobs in & near Chicago. The data is based on the last three complete months of ICU job postings in the Chicago and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Intensive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Chicago and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel ICU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Chicago, IL

What are the top paying Intensive Care Unit jobs currently available in or near Chicago?

Registered Nurse – ICU with a per week salary of $1,849, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Chicago

What types of shifts are most common for ICU travel jobs in Chicago?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Chicago and surrounding areas.

How many Intensive Care Unit travel nursing jobs are available in Chicago?

There are currently 1 Intensive Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in Chicago. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Intensive Care Unit nurse make on average in Chicago and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Chicago can make an average of $1,758 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse make on average in Chicago and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Chicago can make an average of $1,814 per week based on recent job availability data.

How much does an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse make on average in Chicago?

An Intensive Care Unit nurse in Chicago can make an average of $1,786 per week.

What is the most common contract for Intensive Care Unit travel jobs in Chicago?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Intensive Care Unit job in Chicago is 13 weeks.

Recently Filled ICU Jobs in & Near Chicago

Curious to learn what kinds of ICU jobs were recently filled in Chicago and the benefits of travel nursing? Look no further. We’ve collected 13 of the most recently available RN ICU travel jobs posted by healthcare facilities in or nearby to Chicago. The most recent highest paying ICU job in Chicago was a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU job in Chicago with a weekly salary of $2,101, and a contract length of 13 weeks. The lowest paying Intensive Care Unit travel nurse position in Chicago was a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU position in Chicago with a weekly salary of $1,554, and a contract length of 13 weeks. More recently filled ICU travel nurse jobs in and near Chicago are below.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Chicago, IL 60631
Shifts
12 D
Start
November 3, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,907 to $2,101

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Chicago, IL 60631
Shifts
12 N
Start
November 26, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,907 to $2,101

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Chicago, IL 60631
Shifts
12 N
Start
December 2, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,907 to $2,101

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Chicago, IL 60631
Shifts
12 D
Start
December 9, 2024
Duration
311 Weeks

$1,907 to $2,101

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Chicago, IL 60631
Shifts
12 N
Start
March 31, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,554 to $1,713

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Chicago, IL 60631
Shifts
12 D
Start
March 31, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,554 to $1,713

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Chicago, IL 60631
Shifts
12 D
Start
April 14, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,554 to $1,713

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Chicago, IL 60631
Shifts
12 D
Start
April 21, 2025
Duration
12 Weeks

$1,554 to $1,713

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Chicago, IL 60631
Shifts
12 D
Start
April 28, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,678 to $1,849

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Chicago, IL 60622
Shifts
12 N
Start
April 28, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,678 to $1,849

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Chicago, IL 60631
Shifts
12 D
Start
April 28, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,554 to $1,713

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Chicago, IL 60631
Shifts
12 N
Start
May 12, 2025
Duration
4 Weeks

$1,678 to $1,849

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Locating Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Chicago

Other popular cities near Chicago’s ICU job opportunities are Oak Park (7.3 miles), Berwyn (7.4 miles) and Forest Park (8.7 miles). These are near to zip codes: 60451 (28.5 miles), 46383 (40 miles) and 46350 (50.6 miles).

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.