Registered Nurse (RN)-Med Surg Telemetry-Registry

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking an experienced RN for the Med Surg/Telemetry unit at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. The 12 Center is a 34-bed medical telemetry unit serving adults with pneumonia, COPD, asthma, CHF and tracheostomies, with isolation rooms and dialysis capability where needed.

The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program, an active IL RN license, at least one year of med/surg experience, and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state in which you practice.
• Minimum 1 year med/surg nursing experience.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create a safe environment and positive patient experience.

Skills

Med/Surg nursing experience

BLS certification

Nursing program completion

Education

Registered Nurse license (IL)

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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