Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department. The full-time, night shift (7p-7a) provides critical care across the ED with emphasis on patient safety and high-quality evidence-based care.

The ideal candidate has an accredited nursing program, an Illinois RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 3 months of hire, plus at least 1 year of RN experience in ED/Tele/ICU, with ED experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RN license Illinois

BLS

ACLS

PALS

ED/Tele/ICU experience

ED RN experience preferred

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

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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