Registered Nurse - ICU

Rush Copley Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Copley Medical Center is seeking a registered nurse to perform comprehensive assessments, plan and implement care, and evaluate patient progress in an acute care setting. The role emphasizes compassionate, ethical care aligned with the hospital mission and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Requirements include an active Illinois RN license, Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred with 5-year BSN deadline), CPR and ACLS, and NIHSS within 3 months.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• New grads accepted with new graduate programs.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Assessment skills

Care planning

Team collaboration

Clinical ethics

Education

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 and ACLS required.
• (New grads have 6 months from date of hire for ACLS certification).
• NIHSS required within 3 months of hire.
• Special Skills: Specialty certification recommended after 2 years of critical care experience.
• Permission to give Moderate Sedation under the direct supervision of ordering physician.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in an acute care environment is preferred.
• New graduates are accepted in combination with new graduate programs.

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