Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit

Advocate Aurora Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join its ICU team for nights (7pm–7am). This full-time position features a 30-bed ICU, weekend rotation every third weekend, and a competitive benefits package.

The RN will provide evidence-based, patient-centered care, coordinate transitions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an accredited nursing program with IL RN license.
• BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with BSN completion enrollment within four years.
• Current AHA CPR certification.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate patient-centered care using evidence-based practice.
• Support patient safety and transitions across care settings.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Weekend/holiday availability

Call coverage

Hazardous environment awareness

Patient lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

IL RN license

BSN preferred

ADN acceptable with BSN enrollment in 4 years

Current AHA CPR

Job description

Sherman Hospital

Elgin, IL

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU
• Scheduled Hours - 7pm to 7am
• Full time
• 30 Bed ICU
• Every 3rd weekend
• Competitive Benefit Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary:

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license
• BSN preferred, ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with less than 12 months of experience to enroll in BSN completion program to be completed in four years. Nurses with more than 12 months experience in direct patient care must possess a BSN or obtain either BSN or Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) recognized nursing certificationwithin one year of the date of hire or becoming eligible to sit for certification, whichever is later.
• Current AHA CPR
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing
• Certain positions may need to take call
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
• Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.