Job Description
Join our award-winning ICU team at Metropolitan Medical Center, where cutting-edge technology meets compassionate care. As a leading Level 1 Trauma Center in downtown Chicago, we're seeking passionate nurses to join our 24/7 critical care unit. Enjoy competitive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive environment focused on professional growth and patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU setting
- Administer medications and treatments per physician protocols
- Monitor and interpret patient telemetry and vital signs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care plans
- Document patient assessments and interventions accurately in EMR systems
- Provide education to patients and families on post-ICU recovery
- Participate in rapid response and code blue activations
Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Illinois
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Minimum 2 years ICU experience required
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications mandatory
- Experience with ventilators and hemodynamic monitoring
- Strong critical thinking and emergency response skills
- EMR proficiency (Epic preferred)
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities