Registered Nurse Float ED

Ascension; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Well-being support

Job summary

Ascension seeks a dedicated RN for the Emergency Department in the Chicago area, transitioning between Chicago, Elk Grove Village, and Hoffman Estates facilities. The role is night shift, PRN, with weekend and holiday rotations, within the Regional Float Pool department.

You will provide critical care, coordinate with multiple facilities, and support rapid response teams. Requirements include a nursing diploma or RN licensure, BLS within 30 days, and 12–18 months ED experience with the ability

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited nursing program or required professional licensure at time of hire.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire (AHA or Red Cross accepted).
• Minimum 12–18 months of recent emergency department nursing experience with ability to float between regional hospitals and work six shifts in six weeks.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor individualized emergency care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes and swift responses to changing conditions.
• Coordinate rapid treatments across clinical disciplines for a seamless emergency patient care experience.
• Execute physician orders accurately and swiftly to maintain patient safety and clinical excellence in a fast-paced setting.
• Assess care needs and collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver consistent support across regional facilities.

Skills

ER nursing experience

Patient care

Education

Diploma or RN license

Tools

Cerner

Epic Systems

Job description

• Location: Chicago, IL; Elk Grove Village, IL; and Hoffman Estates, IL
• Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph, Ascension Alexian Brothers, and Ascension Saint Alexius
• Department: Regional Float Pool
• Schedule: Night shift l PRN l 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. l Weekend and Holiday rotation

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Chicago, IL; Elk Grove Village, IL; and Hoffman Estates, IL
• Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph, Ascension Alexian Brothers, and Ascension Saint Alexius
• Department: Regional Float Pool
• Schedule: Night shift l PRN l 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. l Weekend and Holiday rotation

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Implement and monitor individualized emergency care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes and swift responses to rapidly changing conditions.
• Coordinate rapid treatments across clinical disciplines to provide a seamless and comprehensive care experience for emergency patients.
• Execute physician orders accurately and swiftly to maintain the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence in a fast-paced setting.
• Assess comprehensive care needs and collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver consistent support across multiple regional facilities.

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 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 Preferences

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Cerner and EPIC experience preferred
• Minimum of 12 to 18 months of recent emergency department nursing experience with the ability to float between regional hospitals and work a minimum of six shifts in six weeks.

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 our 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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