Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Per Diem

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development pathways

Comprehensive health options

Wellness programs

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Community involvement

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) seeks a Per Diem Registered Nurse specialized in Emergency Room care to support multiple Illinois locations including Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park and Skokie. Night shifts with weekend/holiday requirements and flexible per diem commitments will apply.

The role requires an IL RN license, NLN-accredited program, BLS/ACLS/PALS with NIHSS, and ER experience. Telemetry skills and adaptability are essential to maintain high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Current Illinois nursing license.
• NLN-accredited nursing program graduate; BSN preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications, with NIHSS active.
• Minimum two years ER experience.
• Telemetry competence within 14 days of hire.
• Emergency department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care across locations.
• Utilize the nursing process for patient planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Lead and coordinate unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
• Contribute to safety outcomes and high-quality patient experiences.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Emergency care

Telemetry monitoring

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Position

Per Diem Registered Nurse specializing in Emergency Room care, with responsibilities across multiple locations.

Key Duties

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care
• Utilize the nursing process for patient planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Lead and coordinate unlicensed assistive personnel
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members
• Contribute to safety outcomes and high-quality patient experiences

Qualifications

• Current Illinois nursing license
• Graduate of an NLN-accredited nursing program, BSN preferred
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications, with active NIHSS certification
• Minimum two years recent acute care ER experience
• Telemetry competence within 14 days of hire
• Emergency department experience preferred

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to work independently, collaborate, and adapt to various shift requirements
• Strong clinical skills in emergency and telemetry care

Benefits & Opportunities

• Competitive pay
• Incentive and shift differentials
• Professional development pathways
• Comprehensive health options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Community involvement

Locations

Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park, and Skokie.

Work Environment

Night shifts with weekend and holiday requirements, with flexible per diem commitment levels based on hours scheduled.