Registered Nurse (RN) - Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit

Hugh Chatham Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL seeks an experienced RN for the Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit. The unit is a 25-bed telemetry-focused setting with ventilator support on a Magnet-designated, level 1 trauma, teaching hospital.

The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program, state RN licensure, BLS (and ACLS within 6 months). Prior Med/Surg experience and vent experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Requires 1 year minimum of Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Ventilation experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

Vent experience

Education

RN license

Job description

Department

34414 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Nursing: 3CE

Department

34414 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Nursing: 3CE

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Night shift (7pm-7am), 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

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 are 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.