Registered Nurse ICU NE

Ascension Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Employee assistance & wellness

Parental leave & family benefits

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Saint Joseph in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the ICU night shift. The role focuses on designing and reassessing care plans for critically ill patients, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuous, high-quality treatment.

Qualifications include Illinois RN licensure, BLS within 30 days, and ACLS if possible. Diploma in nursing required with 1 year of acute care preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credential from Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date or job transfer date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date or job transfer date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Advanced Life Support preferred (AHA/Red Cross).
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program or required professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, specialized critical care by designing, implementing, and reassessing personalized patient care plans for critically ill individuals.
• Serve as central hub of interdisciplinary care, coordinating with physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals to ensure round-the-clock treatment.
• Maintain rigorous oversight of patient vital signs and complex conditions, executing medical orders with precise communication to the care team.
• Lead holistic discharge planning with patients, families, and healthcare team for safe transitions beyond the ICU.

Education

Diploma/ Licensure in Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph
• Department: ICU
• Schedule: Night shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver compassionate, specialized critical care by designing, implementing, and continually reassessing personalized patient care plans for critically ill individuals.
• Serve as the central hub of interdisciplinary care, seamlessly coordinating with physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals to ensure cohesive, round-the-clock treatment.
• Maintain rigorous oversight of patient vital signs and complex physical conditions, executing medical orders precisely while rapidly communicating updates to the care team.
• Proactively lead holistic discharge planning efforts alongside patients, families, and healthcare team members to support a safe, seamless transition beyond the ICU.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• One or more of the following:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Preferred Credential(s):
• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preference

• 1 year RN acute care experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 45.30

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