Registered Nurse (RN) - Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit

Carolinas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a registered nurse for the Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit. This full-time night shift (7pm-7am) involves 12-hour rotations, with weekends and holidays on a rotating basis, in a 25-bed unit providing telemetry and ventilator-supported care.

Requirements include a nursing program completion, an active RN license in the state, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and at least 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care for Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit patients.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic nursing care following standards, policies and procedures.
• Lead in clinical decision making and ensure patient safety across shifts.

Skills

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS within 6 months

Medical/Surgical experience

Ventilated patient care experience

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

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'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