Registered Nurse - Nursery and Postpartum - Night Shift

MEP Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Career development

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Nursery and Post-Partum in Highland Park, IL. This full-time role (36 hours/week) includes weekend rotation and on-call duties. The RN will provide safe, compassionate care in the LDRP, using the nursing process for planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Requirements include NLN-accredited program completion, Illinois RN license, BLS/CPR, and 1+ year acute care or LDRP/postpartum experience. Benefits include premium pay and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN-accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• 1+ year of acute care or labor/delivery/post-partum experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care in the LDRP independently.
• Utilize the nursing process for care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Supervise and direct unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Contribute to safety and high-quality patient experiences.

Skills

Nursing process

Team collaboration

Supervise UAP

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

Current Illinois RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse – Nursery and Post-Partum

Location: Highland Park, IL

Type: Full-time, 36 hours/week with weekend rotation and on-call duties

Pay Range: $37.25 - $57.74/hour, based on experience; $25,000 sign-on bonus for those with 18+ months LDRP experience

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care in the LDRP independently
• Utilize the nursing process for care planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Supervise and direct unlicensed assistive personnel
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Contribute to safety and high-quality patient experiences

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an NLN-accredited nursing program; BSN preferred
• Current Illinois RN license
• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association)
• 1+ year of acute care or labor/delivery/post-partum experience preferred

Benefits

• Premium pay, annual performance increases, and career development opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, health savings accounts, and retirement plans
• Paid time off and holiday pay, community involvement opportunities

Join a dedicated healthcare system committed to quality, community-centered care, fostering professional growth, inclusivity, and excellence across multiple locations. We promote a culture of connection, belonging, and continuous learning to deliver safe, seamless, and personal care to our diverse patient population.