Registered Nurse (RN) - Short Stay Unit2

Advocate Aurora Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Short Stay Unit at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL. You’ll provide direct patient care in a fast-paced, cardiac telemetry setting, collaborating with physicians and care teams to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing.

This role emphasizes clinical decision making, patient advocacy, and ongoing professional development. Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, an active RN license in Illinois, and American Heart

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in Illinois.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and documentation using nursing process.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans.

Skills

Direct patient care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

RN license & nursing degree

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE -SHORT STAY UNIT .9/7P

SSU is a 35-bed department broken up in 2 separate units that are staffed as their own entities. SSU operates as the observation unit, acting to offload the emergency department. SSU is a fast paced, cardiac telemetry environment where nurses are working in tandem with physicians to make clinical decisions about evolving plans of care. SSU has a strong presence in organizational professional development, offers ample opportunity for growth and regularly leads the hospital in initiatives and by example. SSU team members are close knit, work well in tandem with other care teams and are trusted to provide quality care to a diverse population of patients from all over the area.

Our staffing model is designed to support excellence in care and professional growth, including:

• Registered Nurses (RNs) providing direct patient care
• Nursing Assistants supporting daily patient needs
• RN Leads offering clinical leadership and guidance
• Nursing Professional Development Specialist fostering education and competency
• Unit Manager ensuring operational efficiency and team support

We pride ourselves on a collaborative, patient-centered approach, working closely with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality care. Our environment promotes teamwork, continuous learning, and the use of evidence-based practices to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

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

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 Christ Medical Center is part of Advocate Health Care, one of the nation’s leading health care networks. A nonprofit, 788-bed, premier teaching institution with more than 1,500affiliated physicians, Christ Medical Center is one of the major referral hospitals in the Midwest for a number of specialties, including cancer care; cardiovascular services; heart and kidney transplantation; neurosciences; orthopedics; and women’s health.

The hospital provides emergency care for more than105,000 patient visits annually and has one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in Illinois.

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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