Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care - $25,000 Sign on Bonus

Memorial Health

Decatur (IL)

On-site

USD 41,644 - 66,634

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending accounts
Continuing education opportunities
Life insurance and voluntary benefits
Mental health services
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption assistance
Local and national discounts

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Illinois as a Critical Care Registered Nurse. You will deliver life-saving care to critically ill patients, manage complex treatment plans, and work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team. Benefit from competitive hourly rates and generous sign-on bonuses designed to enhance your nursing career.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited nursing program required.
  • Current Illinois RN license needed.
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications must be current.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients.
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, and advanced interventions.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams for optimum patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical judgment
High-pressure situation management
Patient safety

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Licensed RN in Illinois
Current BLS/CPR certification
ACLS and PALS certification

Job description

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Overview

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Take your nursing career to the next level in a high-acuity setting. As a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) at Decatur Memorial Hospital, you’ll deliver advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide expert-level nursing care to critically ill patients, ensuring rapid response and precise interventions.
  • Perform comprehensive assessments and collaborate with physicians to implement complex treatment plans.
  • Monitor patients closely, administering medications, IV fluids and advanced life-support interventions as needed.
  • Operate and manage advanced life-support equipment for patients with complex medical conditions.
  • Offer compassionate support to patients and families, providing education and guidance during critical moments.
  • Foster seamless coordination among healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Stay at the forefront of critical care nursing through continuous education and hands-on experience.

Why Join Us?

At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being, and career growth with:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Life insurance and voluntary benefits
  • Mental health services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption assistance
  • Local and national discounts

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For:

A skilled critical care nurse who thrives in high-pressure environments, demonstrates excellent clinical judgment and prioritizes patient safety.

Education, Licensures & Certifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Licensed RN in Illinois
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • ACLS and PALS certification required per policy

Experience

  • Critical care, ICU, or emergency nursing experience preferred
  • Strong ability to manage high-acuity patients and complex care situations

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver specialized nursing care following ICU protocols and best practices.
  • Assess, stabilize and manage patients with life-threatening conditions.
  • Administer medications, IV therapies and advanced clinical interventions.
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of treatments, patient responses and critical changes.
  • Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety regulations and professional standards.
  • Participate in ongoing training, certification and professional development.

Location:

This position is based at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care.

Recruiter

Jessica Brown, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Brown.Jessica@mhsil.com

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Entry level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Health Care Provider
  • Industries
    Hospitals and Health Care

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