Registered Nurse (RN) - Rescue

Hugh Chatham Health; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Education assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Health seeks a Rescue Registered Nurse for the Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. You will perform rapid responses, Code Blue support, and critical care interventions, collaborating with ICU staff to ensure timely, high-quality patient care.

The role requires an IL RN license, BSN, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and 2+ years in ED/ICU; CCRN/CEN preferred. Expect 36-hour weeks with day/evening coverage, and a strong focus on patient safety and clinical excellence.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current IL RN license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or required.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years ED or ICU RN experience required.
• CCRN or CEN preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience.
• Respond to unplanned clinical events and rapid response activations.
• Participate in governance, mentoring, and audit activities.

Conocimientos

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

ED/ICU RN experience

CCRN/CEN preferred

Excellent communication

Computer skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Educación

BSN

Accredited nursing program

Herramientas

EMR software

Descripción del empleo

Department

36109 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Rapid Response/Alert Team

Department

36109 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Rapid Response/Alert Team

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and highly skilled communication techniques, the RESCUE Registered 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 Blue (including intubations), Rapid Responses, Massive Transfusion Protocol and other critical events. The RESCUE Registered Nurse makes independent decisions/judgments and takes actions regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient problems and situations. The RESCUE Nurse collaborates with unit leadership in managing acute patient care events and situations. The RESCUE Nurse integrates into the ICU staffing team and/or takes patient assignments in the ICU as needed. This team member 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.
• Job DescriptionTitle: Registered Nurse Rapid Response (Rescue RN)Scheduled Hours:Full Time40 hours a week; day shiftJOB SUMMARY:Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and highly skilled communication techniques, the RESCUE Registered 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 Blue (including intubations), Rapid Responses, Massive Transfusion Protocol and other critical events.The RESCUE Registered Nurse makes independent decisions/judgments and takes actions regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient problems and situations. The RESCUE Nurse collaborates with unit leadership in managing acute patient care events and situations. The RESCUE Nurse integrates into the ICU staffing team and/or takes patient assignments in the ICU as needed. This team member partners with the various clinical teams to provide thenecessary interventions to ensure the best patient outcomes and best patient experience in the safest environment.Respond to all unplanned clinical events and potentially critical situations from the different clinical areas. Provide an expert initial assessment of any patient meeting the criteria for calling the critical care team.Participates in unit or organizational shared governance and leadershipPromotes and supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriateParticipate in the audit and evaluation of the RESCUE team (e.g. Code Blue audits, RRT audits, Sepsis RRT audits, etc.) Assist in disseminating the results of such work throughout the different clinical areas and appropriate councils/committees.Creatively uses knowledge, resources, and technology to transform care for the diverse patient populationPosition Requirements:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN licenseBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Current BLS, ACLS and PALS (preferred)Must have at least 3 years of current critical care nursing experienceCertification of CCRN requiredExcellent communication skillsExcellent computer skillsExcellent time management and organizational skillsFamiliarity with patient care equipmentAbility to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffingAbility to transport objects, patients, and equipmentAbility to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast paceWork environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sickAbility to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disasterRoutinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patientsAbility to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unitAbility 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 associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) – Rescue

Chicago, IL (Lakeview Neighborhood)

Full time; 7p-7a

Where You Will Work

Rescue

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
• PALS to be obtained within 3 months of hire
• Minimum 2 years ED or ICU RN experience required
• CEN or CCRN preferred

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 Illinois Masonic Medical Center’s history spans 100 years of caring for the community in the heart of Lakeview in Chicago, IL. The hospital is state-of-the-art 397-bed, non-academic teaching hospital. A new tower opened Fall of 2025. Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Accolades Include

• Level I Trauma Center
• EDAP
• Primary Stroke
• Level III Perinatal
• LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity
• NAPBC / NAPRC
• CARF
• MBSAQIP

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 bold, 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

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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.