ICU Nurse - Night Shift

Azza HealthCare Agency; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Career ladder

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Belleville, IL seeks an ICU-ready registered nurse to deliver direct patient care across the care continuum. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing activities, educate patients and families, and communicate across care teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Nursing Diploma or ADN, RN licensure, and preferably a BSN with ICU experience; strong critical nursing skills in safety-sensitive environments are required.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma/ADN required.
• RN licensure required.
• BSN with ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient needs using clinical expertise.
• Develop and document care plans collaboratively.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care.
• Participate in professional development and quality improvement activities.
• Respond to emergencies, including Code Blue and critical procedures.

Skills

Critical nursing skills

Strong communication

Safety-sensitive environment

Education

Nursing Diploma/ADN

RN licensure

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in an ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing activities. The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, and participates in safety, quality, and compliance initiatives. Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, evaluating physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and ensuring effective communication across care teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of a Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing
• RN licensure required
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and ICU experience
• Strong critical nursing skills and ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment

Key Duties

• Assess and evaluate patient needs using clinical expertise
• Develop and document care plans collaboratively
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care
• Participate in professional development and quality improvement activitiesRespond to emergencies, including Code Blue responses and critical procedures

Additional Information: The role offers competitive pay, shift differential, benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and flexible spending accounts. The position emphasizes professional growth through a career ladder promoting advancement and leadership opportunities.