Neurosurgery RN: Day Shift, Impactful Care

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Registered Nurse for Neurosurgery, full-time day shift. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for neurosurgical patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

Requires Illinois RN license, BLS CPR, and prior nursing experience. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and patient-family communication within a high-acuity unit.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois or eligible.
• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and supervise support personnel on shift.
• Communicate patient status to the care team and with family.
• Document the nursing process and adjust care plans as needed.
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and respond to changes.
• Contribute to care planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure safety and quality in care delivery.
• Engage in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Team communication

Documentation

Quality improvement

Care planning

Education

RN license / nursing degree

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Registered Nurse for Neurosurgery, full-time day shift. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for neurosurgical patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

Requires Illinois RN license, BLS CPR, and prior nursing experience. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and patient-family communication within a high-acuity unit.