Per Diem RN - Flexible Schedule with Weekend Availability

Advocate Health Care; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Vernon Hills is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for per diem/as-needed shifts at the Vernon Hills Immediate Care Center. The role supports flexible scheduling with weekend and holiday availability, and requires strong clinical judgment and adherence to nursing standards.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, safe medication administration, and collaborative teamwork across departments with a focus on documentation and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active registered nurse (RN) license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where RN is providing client nursing services.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Engages in governance and quality initiatives to improve care processes.
• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care.
• Monitors patient conditions and adjusts care plans as needed.
• Upholds a culture of safety and ensures accurate EHR documentation.
• May administer medications and therapies per protocols.
• Communicates effectively and delegates appropriately to team members.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and maintains certifications.
• Demonstrates ethical decision-making and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Vernon Hills is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for per diem/as-needed shifts at the Vernon Hills Immediate Care Center. The role supports flexible scheduling with weekend and holiday availability, and requires strong clinical judgment and adherence to nursing standards.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, safe medication administration, and collaborative teamwork across departments with a focus on documentation and ongoing professional development.