Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Internal Agency

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time night position

Healthcare benefits

401(k) benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine's internal agency delivers emergency department nursing coverage for high-acuity patient care in the Chicago area.

This full-time night position requires an RN license and ED experience, with opportunities for healthcare benefits, tuition reimbursement, and professional development within Northwestern Medicine network.

Qualifications

• Current RN licence or equivalent in the state.
• Emergency department experience is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong emergency assessment skills are expected.
• Excellent clinical judgment is essential.
• Ability to work night shifts.
• Strong interdisciplinary communication with physicians and staff.
• Ability to perform well in high-acuity environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency department nursing coverage.
• Assess patients and prioritize urgent clinical needs.
• Perform emergency nursing interventions and administer medications as prescribed.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes.
• Coordinate care with emergency physicians and other staff.
• Document nursing care accurately.
• Respond rapidly to clinical emergencies.

Skills

Emergency department experience

Emergency assessment skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Night shift flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Provide emergency department nursing coverage through Northwestern Medicine's internal agency while supporting high-acuity patient care.

About Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine operates academic, specialty and community hospitals and medical practices across northern Illinois.

What you'll do

• Perform emergency patient assessments
• Prioritize urgent clinical needs
• Provide emergency nursing interventions
• Administer prescribed medications
• Monitor patient condition
• Coordinate with emergency physicians
• Document nursing care
• Respond rapidly to clinical emergencies

What we're looking for

• Current Registered Nurse licence
• Emergency department experience
• Basic Life Support certification
• Strong emergency assessment skills
• Excellent clinical judgment
• Ability to work night shifts
• Strong interdisciplinary communication
• Ability to work in high-acuity environments

Benefits

• USD 39-$62.40 per hour
• Full-time night position
• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k) benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Emergency nursing experience
• Professional development