ER Registered Nurse — Fast-Paced Emergency Care

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, IL seeks a skilled RN for the Emergency Department. The role requires assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a high‑volume, fast-paced setting with strong teamwork.

Candidates should hold an IL RN license, BLS, and relevant certifications (TNCC/TNS, ENPC, PALS, ACLS) with a commitment to patient‑centered care and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current RN license in Illinois.
• BLS certification required.
• TNCC or TNS within 18 months.
• ENPC within 24 months.
• PALS within the first year and ACLS within the first year.
• New graduate RNs start BSN within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, plan, implement, and evaluate care in a fast-paced ED.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered; monitor responses.
• Continuously monitor vital signs and patient status; document findings.
• Coordinate with physicians and care team; participate in discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families; consider culture and age in explanations.
• Maintain infection control practices and accurate documentation.

Skills

Acute care

Education

RN license IL

BLS certification

TNCC/TNS within 18 months

ENPC within 24 months

PALS within first year

ACLS within first year

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, IL seeks a skilled RN for the Emergency Department. The role requires assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a high‑volume, fast-paced setting with strong teamwork.

Candidates should hold an IL RN license, BLS, and relevant certifications (TNCC/TNS, ENPC, PALS, ACLS) with a commitment to patient‑centered care and ongoing professional development.