ICU Registered Nurse - Night Shift: Critical Care Impact

Northwestern Medicine; De Kalb (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Missouri is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the ICU unit to work full-time night shifts. The role emphasizes adherence to ethics, compliance, and high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for patients and families in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, timely documentation, and effective discharge planning.

Qualifications

• BSN required; active IL RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• ADN with plan to obtain BSN within 3 years acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assess and update nursing plans of care with interdisciplinary input.
• Communicate with physicians and healthcare team about patient status.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Discharge planning and family teaching.
• Document treatments and patient responses timely.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate with others

Strong analytic abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain BSN within 3 years

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Missouri is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the ICU unit to work full-time night shifts. The role emphasizes adherence to ethics, compliance, and high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for patients and families in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, timely documentation, and effective discharge planning.