Registered Nurse - ER

Rush Copley Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Copley Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced environment. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient status, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure ethical, compassionate care aligned with hospital policies.

The role requires Illinois RN licensure, an ADN with BSN preferred (BSN within 5 years of hire), CPR, ACLS within 3 months, PALS/ENPC and TNCC within specified timelines, and ECRN eligibility

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license required.
• BSN within 5 years of hire date if not already possessed.
• ACLS, PALS/ENPC, TNCC and NIHSS training as specified.
• CPR certification required.
• TNS version accepted based on experience.
• ECRN required based on class availability.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate, ethical nursing care.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and safety protocols.

Skills

Role model

Moderate sedation (supervision)

Education

ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Summary: The registered nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients’ status, plan of care, and goal achievement. Care is provided in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion based on the Caring Model, exemplifies the mission, vision and values of Rush Copley, and is in accordance with policies and procedures. The registered nurse is expected to uphold the most ethical and safe processes while keeping the care of the patient as a top priority. The position works closely with the entire multidisciplinary team and must have a complete understanding of own limitations and, in turn, seek advice, judgment and support of others, when necessary.

Position Requirements

• License: Current state of Illinois Registered Nurse license required.
• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. For hires or transfers on/after 8/1/2013, must attain a BSN within 5 years of hire/transfer date.
• Certifications: CPR required
• CEN preferred
• ACLS required within 3 months of employment.
• PALS and/or ENPC required within 12 months of employment.
• TNCC required within 12 months of employment.
• ECRN required, based on availability of classes
• TNS, based on experience
• NIHSS required
• Special Skills: Strong role model skills to effectively assist unit staff and physicians
• Permission to give moderate sedation under the supervision of the ordering physician
• Experience: Previous ED experience preferred

RUSH salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects RUSH’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Benefits can be found here