Inpatient RN Surg/OR - Pre/Post & PACU

UW Health SwedishAmerican; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

On-site day care

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Shared governance

Employee voice

Job summary

UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, IL is hiring a Registered Nurse for 100% FTE, 8‑hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with variable start times.

Requirements: graduate of an accredited nursing program, Illinois RN license, BLS/CPR, two years of 911 call center triage in ER or psychiatric settings; ACLS for 9th floor; valid driver’s license.

The facility offers comprehensive benefits, a sign‑on bonus up to $15,000, tuition assistance, and strong career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program.
• Must provide copy of high‑school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of 911 call center triage experience in ER or psychiatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• 100% FTE RN with 8‑hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with variable start times.
• Work at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, IL.

Skills

911 call triage

Community nursing

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS (9th floor)

Driver's license

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Monday through Friday, 8‑hour shifts with variable start times. Department hours of 5:00 a.m.‑8:00 p.m. or until the last patient is discharged. You will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital, 1401 E State St. You may be eligible for up to a $15,000 sign‑on bonus.

Additional components of compensation may include

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On‑call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, retirement, short and long‑term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on‑site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement—ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program. (Required)
• Must provide copy of high‑school diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. (Required)

Work Experience

• 2 years of 911 Call Center Triage experience in an Emergency Room setting or Psychiatric Nursing setting. (Required)
• Community nursing experience. (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN licensure to practice in the state of Illinois. (Required)
• Basic Life Support / CPR certification. (Required)
• Specialty certification in area of concentration. (Preferred)
• For the 9th floor only: ACLS certification within two years of hire. (Preferred)
• Must possess a current, valid driver’s license issued by the individual’s state of residence. (Required)

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.