Critical Care Nurse I – Medical ICU (Night Shift)

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook County Government seeks a Clinical Nurse I for the Medical ICU at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital. The role provides safe, effective individualized nursing care to critically ill patients and supports families, with a 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM shift.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering nursing care, conducting data collection, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Salary is commensurate with experience; multiple vacancies are posted.

Qualifications

• Certified registered nurse with license to practice in Illinois.
• Experience in critical care settings preferred.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient needs and plans individualized care.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Implements and evaluates nursing care per standards.
• Documents assessments, treatments, and patient outcomes.
• Coordinates patient care with other nursing staff.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

Job description

Cook County Government seeks a Clinical Nurse I for the Medical ICU at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital. The role provides safe, effective individualized nursing care to critically ill patients and supports families, with a 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM shift.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering nursing care, conducting data collection, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Salary is commensurate with experience; multiple vacancies are posted.