ICU RN - Night Shift, Competitive Pay + Benefits

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an experienced ICU Staff Nurse for the inpatient unit on the Kishwaukee campus. This full-time night shift role requires delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced ICU environment.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN and Illinois RN licensure, with strong communication and collaborative skills to work across interdisciplinary teams and support patient-family education and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Illinois Registered Nurse license required.
• ADN acceptable with commitment to obtain BSN within three years.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan care according to unit guidelines.
• Educate patients and families about care plans.
• Coordinate with physicians and teams for timely care.
• Administer medications per standards and document responses.
• Ensure safety standards and proper discharge planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytical abilities

Education

BSN

Illinois RN license

ADN acceptable, with plan to obtain BSN

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an experienced ICU Staff Nurse for the inpatient unit on the Kishwaukee campus. This full-time night shift role requires delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced ICU environment.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN and Illinois RN licensure, with strong communication and collaborative skills to work across interdisciplinary teams and support patient-family education and discharge planning.