Registered Nurse (RN) - Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit in Park Ridge, IL. This full-time night shift (7p-7a) position offers exposure to diverse patient populations and telemetry monitoring, including ventilator support on a Magnet-designated teaching hospital.

The unit emphasizes a strong nursing culture, professional growth, and collaborative care within Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state of practice
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers (ACLS within 6 months of hire)
• Minimum 1 year Medical/Surgical nursing experience
• Vent experience highly desired

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS within 6 months

Ventilation experience

Medical/Surgical nursing experience

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit

Park Ridge, IL

Full time; 7p-7a

Where You Will Work

25-bed unit that provides nursing care to a wide scope of diverse patient populations requiring telemetry monitoring related to medical, surgical or cardiac-related issues or also requiring ventilator support in our Magnet-designated, level 1 trauma, teaching hospital. Excellent nursing culture and exposure to patients with diverse and complex medical issues to build the skills and knowledge and grow in your nursing career.

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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association and ACLS within 6 months of hire
• Requires 1 year minimum of Medical/Surgical nursing experience to be considered
• Vent experience highly desired

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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