Are there other ICU travel nursing jobs near Aurora, Illinois?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs ICU travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What certifications are required for this ICU travel nurse position?
Every ICU travel nurse position will require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). If you’re heading to a neuro or stroke unit, you’ll also need NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Certifications like CCRN and PALS can be required in specialized units—and they’re always great to have to open up more opportunities. Simply click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can walk you through exactly what’s needed for this role.
What kind of critical care experience is preferred for travel ICU jobs?
Facilities generally look for at least 2 years of recent critical care experience and confidence caring for complex or unstable patients. Experience with ventilators, titratable medications, hemodynamic monitoring, and the specific ICU population may be requested depending on the assignment. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
Is an Illinois license needed for this travel assignment?
Yes—unless you already hold an active Illinois RN license. Illinois is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so multistate authority issued elsewhere doesn’t apply. Apply for licensure by endorsement through IDFPR; eligible applicants can request a temporary endorsement permit to begin working while the permanent application is pending. Our Illinois Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What case mix will travel nurses see at Ascension Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois?
A 292-bed acute-care hospital in the Fox Valley, Ascension Mercy Medical Center pairs roughly 197 medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and intensive-care beds with 95 dedicated acute behavioral-health beds, an unusual mix for the area.
What emergency and stroke care will travel nurses find at Ascension Mercy Medical Center?
An around-the-clock emergency department treats stroke, supported by heart, orthopedic, and cancer services.
What maternity and surgical care does Ascension Mercy Medical Center offer travel nurses in Aurora?
A Family Birth Center handles labor and delivery with an on-site special-care nursery, and minimally invasive surgery includes robotics, with an inpatient rehabilitation center co-located on campus.
Explore Aurora, IL
Spanning the Fox River at the outer edge of the Chicago metro, Aurora, IL is large enough to hold its own hospital infrastructure while staying connected to the wider regional network. Visiting nurses here split between local assignments and contracts in Naperville or Joliet, both within half an hour. Emergency coverage and labor and delivery shifts dominate the postings across the Fox Valley market. The Metra line runs from downtown Aurora into Chicago, which makes car-free city weekends realistic, an option most metro-edge suburbs lack. The cost of housing drops compared to the inner suburbs, the main financial draw. The restored Paramount Theatre stages a full Broadway-style season on the riverfront, and the Fox River trail system handles daily runs in warmer months.
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