Registered Nurse Float ICU

Ascension; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is hiring a Registered Nurse to join the Regional Float Pool across Chicago-area facilities, including Ascension Saint Joseph, Ascension Alexian Brothers, and Ascension Saint Alexius.

This night-shift, PRN role requires credentialing in nursing, BLS, and the ability to float between hospitals to provide ICU-level care. Expect weekend and holiday rotation with shift hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Diploma from an accredited school of nursing is required or professional licensure at hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor individualized intensive care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinate treatments across clinical disciplines for critically ill patients.
• Execute physician orders accurately to maintain patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Assess care needs and collaborate with healthcare teams across regional facilities.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Education

Nursing Diploma

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 intensive care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes and swift responses to changing conditions.
• Coordinate treatments across clinical disciplines to provide a seamless and comprehensive care experience for critically ill patients.
• Execute physician orders accurately and swiftly to maintain the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.
• 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

• Advanced Life Support certification and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 12 to 18 months of intensive care nursing experience with the ability to float between assigned 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.

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