Registered Nurse - Critical Care - Night Shift

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Illinois seeks a Per Diem ICU Registered Nurse to deliver specialized critical care with a focus on safety, compassionate patient outcomes. Responsibilities include delivering care on assigned ICU units, coordinating with the team, supervising support staff, and ensuring telemetry and evidence-based nursing processes are applied.

The role requires IL licensure, BLS/CPR and ACLS, with 2+ years in acute critical care, and night/weekend shifts across

Qualifications

• Current professional Nursing Licensure in Illinois required.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification required.
• Minimum of two years recent acute care experience in critical care, with telemetry competence demonstrated within 14 days.
• Critical care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently deliver safe, effective nursing care to ICU patients on assigned units.
• Utilize the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Supervise and coordinate care provided by unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure continuity and optimal patient outcomes.
• Contribute to safety initiatives and promote high-quality patient experiences.

Skills

Illinois nursing license

Telemetry competence

BLS/CPR

ACLS certification

Acute care experience

Education

NLN-accredited nursing school

BSN preferred

Job description

Position: Per Diem Registered Nurse in ICU, providing specialized critical care with a focus on safety, compassion, and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Independently deliver safe, effective nursing care to ICU patients on assigned units.
• Utilize the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Supervise and coordinate care provided by unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure continuity and optimal patient outcomes.
• Contribute to safety initiatives and promote high-quality patient experiences.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current professional Nursing Licensure in Illinois required.
• Graduate of an NLN-accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification required.
• Minimum of two years recent acute care experience in critical care, with telemetry competence demonstrated within 14 days.
• Critical care experience is preferred.

Key Duties & Requirements

• Night shift availability with weekend and holiday work per level agreement.
• Travel across multiple locations including Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park, and Skokie.
• Per Diem commitment levels vary from 32 to 144 hours per 6-week schedule.