Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Acute Care - $32-48 per hour

BJC HealthCare; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Comprehensive benefits

PTO from Day 1

Career ladder

Continuing education

Well-being programs

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in East Alton, Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for an inpatient Acute Medical Unit. You will provide comprehensive care to adult patients with stroke, cardiac, dialysis, telemetry and general medical conditions on a 24-bed unit, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role features a three 12-hour night shift pattern (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), up to $15,000 sign-on for eligible external candidates, and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO from day 1.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification preferred.
• Nurse licensed in Illinois (RN).
• Experience level varies; open to new graduates and experienced RNs.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Educates patients and their families on illness management and post-treatment home care.

Skills

ACLS certification

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Acute Care for a nursing job in East Alton, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Acute Care

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Additional Information About the Role

At BJC HealthCare, we're committed to helping nurses build rewarding careers while delivering exceptional patient care. Join our 24-bed Acute Medical Unit, where you'll be part of a collaborative, patient-centered team that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth.

This opportunity is open to both new graduate and experienced RNs and provides exposure to a diverse adult patient population, including stroke, cardiac, dialysis, telemetry, and general medical patients. With typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5:1, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills while caring for patients with a wide range of acute medical needs.

As an Acute Medical RN, you'll provide comprehensive inpatient care through assessment, medication administration, patient and family education, wound care, care coordination, and clinical monitoring. Working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in supporting positive patient outcomes while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic acute care setting.

Why Join BJC?

• Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible external candidates
• Night Shift: Three 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Comprehensive benefits and PTO beginning on Day 1
• Collaborative team environment focused on patient-centered care
• Career advancement opportunities through the BJC RN Career Ladder
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Recognition and well-being programs including BJC Bravo, BJC Connections, and Thrive
• Flexible scheduling and strong interdisciplinary partnership
• Culture that supports nursing professionalism, clinical excellence, and lifelong learning

Preferred Qualification

ACLS certification preferred; support is available to obtain certification after hire.

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

Preferred QualificationsRole Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.

Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.

Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.

Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - NursingExperience No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree - NursingExperience

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Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC HealthCare Job ID #117903. Posted job title: Acute Medicine Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient – Nights

About BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St.Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long‑term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

Benefits

Sign-On bonus