Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department Cohort (New Grads)

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, is seeking a new graduate Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department cohort starting January 2027. The role involves night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) on a 36-hour week schedule, providing compassionate ED care in a Level 1 trauma center.

You must hold an IL RN license by start date, with BSN preferred and AHA CPR current. This full-time cohort emphasizes learning, teamwork, and rapid skill-building in a fast-paced ED setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license or Official Pass Letter prior to start of cohort
• BSN preferred, ADN acceptable
• New Grad only; preference for capstone/immersion in the Emergency Room or experience as a Tech in the ED
• Must be available to start January 2027 (date to be determined)
• Current AHA CPR
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing

Responsibilities

• Learn to be efficient as a Registered Nurse in Advocate Lutheran General’s Adult Emergency Department
• Join a unified team focused on care, compassion, and excellence in aLevel 1 trauma center environment
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care

Skills

New grad

AHA CPR

Capstone/ED immersion

Weekend/holidays

Education

RN license (IL)

BSN preferred

ADN acceptable

Job description

Department

36102 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Emergency Department

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

night shift 1900-0700

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) -Emergency Department Cohort (New Grads)

Lutheran General

Park Ridge, IL

Cohort to start in month of January 2027

Must have Official Pass Letter or RN Illinois License by start date

Full Time; 7p-7:30a shift

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.

What We Are Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license or Official Pass Letter prior to start of cohort
• BSN preferred, ADN acceptable
• New Grad only; preference for capstone/immersion in the Emergency Room or experience as a Tech in the ED
• Must be available to start January 2027 (date to be determined)
• Current AHA CPR
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing

What You’ll Do

We are seeking new grad RN’s that are passionate about the Emergency Room to join a cohort where you will learn to be efficient as a Registered Nurse in Advocate Lutheran General’s Adult Emergency Department.

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.

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

Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.