Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. This full‑time night shift (7p–7a) role focuses on coordinating patient care and delivering safe, evidence‑based nursing across the continuum.

The RN must hold an Illinois nursing license with BLS and ACLS; PALS within 3 months of hire; and at least 1 year of RN experience in ED, Telemetry, or ICU. ED experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by Illinois.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• ACLS certification required; PALS within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in ED, Telemetry or ICU.
• ED RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Lead with evidence-based practice to ensure a safe patient environment and high-quality care.

Skills

RN license (IL)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS

PALS (within 3 months)

1 year RN experience (ED/Tele/ICU)

ED RN experience preferred

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Chicago, IL (Lakeview Neighborhood)

Full time; 7p-7a

Where You Will Work:

More than 44,000 people a year come to Illinois Masonic for emergency care. AIMMC is a Level I Trauma Center which includes a trauma bay in addition to general emergency and behavioral health emergency designated beds. RNs are required to become verified as a Trauma Nurse by attending a Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC). AIMMC’s Emergency Department serves as the lead agency in pre hospital disaster preparedness for the City of Chicago.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Illinois
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association and ACLS
• PALS to be obtained within 3 months of hire
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in ED, Tele or ICU required
• ED RN experience is preferred

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 Illinois Masonic Medical Center’s history spans 100 years of caring for the community in the heart of Lakeview in Chicago, IL. The hospital is state-of-the-art 397-bed, non-academic teaching hospital. A new tower opened Fall of 2025. Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Accolades include:

• Level I Trauma Center
• EDAP
• Primary Stroke
• Level III Perinatal
• LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity
• NAPBC / NAPRC
• CARF
• MBSAQIP

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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