Registered Nurse

Ascension; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Spiritual care and stress management

Job summary

Ascension Saint Joseph in Chicago, IL seeks a registered nurse for night shift/PRN roles within Internal Float. You will deliver high-quality nursing care across Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Headache units, rapidly integrating into diverse specialty care settings.

Responsibilities include assessing and implementing care plans, communicating critical shifts in patient conditions, and coordinating multidisciplinary care to optimize outcomes in high-acuity environments.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing.
• Active RN license in Illinois.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year med-surg and telemetry RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care across Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Headache units.
• Assess and implement patient care plans and communicate changes to physicians.
• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.

Skills

Med-surg nursing

Telemetry nursing

Patient care coordination

Education

Diploma in nursing

Active RN license (Illinois)

BLS certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph
• Department: Internal Float
• Schedule: Night shift | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver high-quality, adaptable nursing care across diverse, fast-paced environments including Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Headache units, with a proven ability to rapidly integrate into diverse specialty care settings.
• Assess, implement, and monitor comprehensive patient care plans, meticulously tracking and communicating critical shifts in patient condition to ensure timely interventions and absolute accuracy in executing physician orders.
• Serve as the central care coordinator across multidisciplinary healthcare teams, seamlessly managing patient needs and cross-functional collaboration to optimize outcomes and continuity of care in high-acuity environments.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preference

• 1 year med surg and telemetry RN experience.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower your 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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