Registered Nurse - PACU - Per Diem

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

On-call incentives

Annual raises

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Retirement options

Health benefits

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Elmhurst, IL, seeks a Registered Nurse for PACU duties. Per Diem position with shifts from 9a to 5:30p, M-F, and on-call weekends. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, critical thinking, and timely documentation.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate degree in nursing (BSN preferred within 5 years), Illinois RN licensure, CPR (BLS), ACLS and PALS within defined timelines. Competitive hourly pay aligns with experience.

Qualifications

• Professional nursing care with strong critical thinking and assessment skills.
• Must maintain licensure and certifications as required by the state and hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care, assess patient condition, plan and evaluate care, monitor progress, and document observations.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and collaborate with the care team to meet unit goals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN within 5 years

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Registered Nurse - PACU

• Location: Elmhurst, IL

• Per Diem

• Hours:

  • 9a to 5:30p M-F w ability to come in earlier as needed.

  • Weekend Call Requirements every 5-6 wks (12 hr shifts - Days/Nights)

  • Holiday Rotation (12 hr shifts - Days/Nights)

What you will do:

Renders professional nursing care to provide quality patient care. Employing critical thinking skills, assesses patients' condition, recognizes deviations, plans and evaluates care, monitors patients' progress, and records pertinent observations. Delegates appropriate patient care tasks to other staff. Functions as a team member to fulfill unit goals. The following are general characteristics of this job, although duties may vary by assigned unit or shift.

What you will need:

• Education:

  • Associate degree in nursing or higher level nursing degree (BSN required within 5 years from start date)

• License/Certification:

  • Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure

  • Current CPR Certification (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within ninety days of start date into position

  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS) within ninety days of start date into position

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

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