Registered Nurse (RN)-Clinical Resource Unit

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Clinical Resource Float at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. This full-time role covers 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with rotating weekends and involves supporting multiple inpatient units and adapting to fluctuating patient needs.

As an adaptable CRU nurse, you will coordinate care using the nursing process, apply evidence-based practice, and collaborate across teams to ensure patient safety and high-quality experiences.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Apply evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and teamwork to ensure safety and quality care.

Skills

Nursing

BLS Certification

RN License

Education

RN License

BLS Certification

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) – Clinical Resource Float

Full Time 7a-7p rotating weekend

Where You Will Work:

Join the Clinical Resource Unit (CRU) at Magnet designated Lutheran General Hospital. The CRU is a highly adaptable team of registered nurses and support staff who provide care across multiple inpatient units to meet fluctuating patient volumes and acuity. These clinicians are part of a versatile, skilled workforce that plays a pivotal role in supporting hospital operations and delivering safe, effective care in a high-acuity, ever-changing clinical environment.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferable

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center. Advocate Lutheran General offers innovative services, advanced technology and holds national recognition for achievements in quality patient care. Five-time Magnet Designee by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Accolades include:

• 50 years of CARF accreditation for inpatient rehabilitation
• Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award
• Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News and World Report
• FACT Accreditation for the Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program
• Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• New 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
• New 12-bed Clinical Decision Unit

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
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