Registered Nurse (RN)-Med Surg Telemetry-Registry

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Med Surg/Telemetry unit on the 12 Center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. The unit cares for adults with pneumonia, COPD, asthma, CHF and tracheostomies in a 34-bed medical telemetry setting with isolation rooms.

We require graduation from an accredited nursing program, Illinois RN licensure, BLS certification, and a minimum of 1 year med/surg experience. Night shifts are available on this schedule.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Requires 1 year minimum med/surg nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead with evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and effective communication to ensure the safest patient environment and best patient experience.

Skills

BLS Certification

RN License

Med-Surg Experience

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) – Med Surg/ Telemetry

Registry; requires 5-12 hours shifts in 6 week schedule

Night Shift

Where You Will Work:

12 Center is a 34 – bed medical telemetry unit. Our typical patient population includes adults with pneumonia, COPD, asthma, CHF, and tracheostomies. We have two negative pressure isolation rooms and the capability to dialyze up to four patients when necessary. We also provide medical-surgical nursing care for general medical and medical telemetry patients.

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
• Requires 1 year minimum med/surg nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.

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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