ICU Transition RN: Progressive Critical Care

Endeavor Health; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Career development

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Savings plan

Health Savings Account

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for the ICU Transition Program in the Progressive Critical Care Unit (high acuity step down). This full-time role offers a day shift 7am-7pm, 36 hours/week, with every third weekend and holiday track, and a starting cohort date of January 18, 2027.

Orientation ranges 8–12 weeks depending on experience. The position focuses on care planning, patient assessment, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing is required.
• RN license in Illinois required; BSN within five years if starting with ADN.
• CPR certification required; ACLS within six months of start date.
• BSN preferred; 1 year inpatient nursing experience preferred.
• Progressive Critical Care Unit Transition Program start date: June 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care identifying interventions to achieve outcomes.
• Evaluates patient progress and revises care as needed.
• Performs patient assessment and health data collection with patient, family, and providers.
• Communicates plan of care to patient and family; aligns with patient goals.
• Relays patient data to physician and interdisciplinary team.
• Documents patient health data, interventions, and communications.
• Teaches patient and family based on assessments; addresses learning needs.
• Assesses cultural background and learning preferences; adapts teaching.
• Provides teaching on disease management and medications when appropriate.
• Identify community resources to support patient self-management.
• Collaborates with peers, students, and other health care providers.
• Supports clinical education and environment; shares knowledge.
• Assigns or delegates tasks as needed.
• Provides psychological support to patients and families.
• Assists staff with injections, venipuncture, IV management.
• Participates in performance improvement and nursing research.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Patient assessment

Care planning

Communication

Documentation

Education patient teaching

Education

Associate Degree or higher in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years of start date

Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure

CPR Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Endeavor Health in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for the ICU Transition Program in the Progressive Critical Care Unit (high acuity step down). This full-time role offers a day shift 7am-7pm, 36 hours/week, with every third weekend and holiday track, and a starting cohort date of January 18, 2027.

Orientation ranges 8–12 weeks depending on experience. The position focuses on care planning, patient assessment, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.