Night-Shift RN — Full-Time, 12-Hour Float

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an experienced Float Registered Nurse for 12-hour night shifts. The role is full-time with variable 12-hour nights and 0.9 FTE indicated.

The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for acutely ill patients across units, collaborating with the health care team and families. Required ADN/BSN and BLS CPR, strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work under stress and in diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• BLS CPR certification through American Heart Association.
• ADN or higher nursing degree (BSN) or signed learning agreement required upon hire.
• Analytical skills necessary to assess a patient's condition and utilize the nursing process and professional judgment in providing comprehensive patient care.
• Ability to interact with patients, families, medical personnel and other members of the health care team.
• Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in stressful, urgent situations.
• Cognizant of customer needs related to culture, age, developmental level and diagnoses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data and develops an individualized plan.
• Directs care and utilizes assistants appropriately.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and staff; documents plan focused on outcomes.
• Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
• Evaluates patient responses and updates the plan of care.
• Uses the best available evidence to guide practice decisions.

Skills

BLS CPR

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Education

ADN/BSN

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an experienced Float Registered Nurse for 12-hour night shifts. The role is full-time with variable 12-hour nights and 0.9 FTE indicated.

The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for acutely ill patients across units, collaborating with the health care team and families. Required ADN/BSN and BLS CPR, strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work under stress and in diverse patient populations.