Registered Nurse (RN) -Rapid Response Team

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Rapid Response Nurse on the Critical Care: Rapid Response Team. The role supports high-acuity patients and provides expert nursing interventions 7p-7a.

Requirements include an Illinois RN license, BLS, ACLS, and at least 3 years in Critical Care; CCRN preferred. Competitiv pay and comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state of Illinois.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA).
• ACLS certification.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in Critical Care.
• Nationally accredited nursing certification (CCRN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care during high acuity situations on Rapid Response Team.
• Improve outcomes for critically ill patients across units.
• Serve as an expert resource for unit staff on codes and rapid responses.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure best patient outcomes.

Skills

RN License IL

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Critical Care 3y

Charge Experience

CCRN Preferred

Education

Nursing Program

Job description

Department: 34514 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Critical Care: Rapid Response Team Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7p-7a Minimum of 3 years ICU required Charge experience preferred Nationally accredited nursing certification preferred Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Rapid Response Team Lutheran General Park Ridge, IL Full time; 7p-7a Where You Will Work: You will work at Lutheran General Hospital on the Rapid Response Team. We’re Looking For:

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Illinois Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association and ACLS Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in Critical Care Charge experience preferred Nationally accredited nursing certification (CCRN) preferred

What You’ll Do:

Rapid Response Nurse is a highly specialized RN who provides support and direct nursing interventions during high acuity situations. This team member's main purpose is to improve the experience of critically ill patients throughout the different clinical areas, establishing optimal levels of care and improved outcomes. This team member serves as an expert resource for unit staff with regards to Code Blues including intubations, Rapid Responses, Massive Transfusion Protocol, stroke alerts, hyperbaric dives and other critical events. Makes independent decisions/judgments and takes actions regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient problems and situations. Collaborates with unit leadership in managing acute patient care events and situations. Partners with the various clinical teams to provide the necessary interventions to ensure the best patient outcomes and best patient experience in the safest environment.

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. 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

• 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 positions
• Opportunity 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

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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care