Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) – Day Shift (Inpatient)

Alton Memorial Hospital; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Benefits from Day 1 (medical, dental,

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

RN Career Ladder for growth

Recognition programs

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, is seeking an RN for a 32-bed Intermediate Care Unit in Alton, IL. The role supports patient-centered care with opportunities to grow clinically in a collaborative community setting.

The unit handles cardiac-focused patient care with a typical 4–5 patient ratio and offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates, plus shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Open to ADN, BSN, and MSN candidates.
• RN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Educates patients and their families on illness/injury management, including home care needs and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Develops, implements, and documents plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits

Additional Information About The Role

Join the Intermediate Care Unit at Alton Memorial Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, where nurses are supported, recognized, and empowered to provide exceptional patient care. This opportunity is open to both new graduate and experienced Registered Nurses seeking to grow their clinical expertise in a collaborative, community-based environment.

Our 32-bed, stroke-certified Intermediate Care Unit cares for a diverse patient population with a strong focus on cardiac care, providing valuable experience with cardiac stents, stable cardiac events, step-down titrated drips, and select medical overflow patients. With a typical 4-5 patient ratio, nurses have the opportunity to strengthen critical thinking skills, expand their clinical knowledge, and make a meaningful impact every day.

We're looking for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and are passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centered care. Whether you're beginning your nursing career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a supportive team committed to helping you succeed.

Role Highlights

• Open to ADN, BSN, and MSN candidates
• Full-time Day Shift: (3) 12-hour shifts | 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates
• Shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• PTO accrual beginning on Day 1 and parental leave benefits
• BJC RN Career Ladder supporting professional growth and advancement while remaining at the bedside
• Recognition and well-being programs including BJC Bravo, Thrive, and Connections Groups
• Community hospital culture backed by the strength and resources of BJC HealthCare

At BJC HealthCare, nursing is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. Experience the close-knit culture of Alton Memorial Hospital while benefiting from the stability, support, and advancement opportunities of one of the region's leading health systems.

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The telemetry unit is a 32 bed unit, with all private rooms. Patients are under continuous cardiac monitoring with clinical conditions that need closer observation and care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's
• Nursing

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nursing

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer