Registered Nurse (RN)-Emergency Department

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Adult Emergency Department at Park Ridge. This full-time night shift (7p-7a) position requires completion of an accredited nursing program and active RN licensure in Illinois, with BLS; ACLS, and PALS within 3 months of start.

You will deliver and coordinate patient care in a Level 1 Trauma setting, emphasizing safety, evidence-based practice, and compassionate communication.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license in the practicing state.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers; ACLS; PALS within 3 months of start date.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferably in Emergency or Critical Care nursing.

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

Clinical communication

Evidence-based practice

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license (Illinois)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS (within 3 months)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (Adult)

Park Ridge, IL

Full time; 7p-7a

Where You Will Work

45 bed unit that provides nursing care to patient population needing emergency services. Lutheran General is a Level 1 Trauma Medical Center with magnet designation.

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 and ACLS; PALS to be obtained within 3 months of start date
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferably in Emergency or Critical Care nursing

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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