Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery Transition Program - Nights

Endeavor Health; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Job summary

Endeavor Elmhurst Hospital is offering a Special Care Nursery Nurse Transition Program designed for experienced RNs transitioning into the Special Care Nursery. The program features 16 weeks of precepted training and dedicated education time, with night shifts and possible day shifts for preceptors.

Location is Elmhurst, IL, with a 36-hour per week schedule including nights. Starting January 18, 2027, candidates must hold an Illinois RN license, be BLS certified, and meet NICU experience

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing or equivalent.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• BLS through AHA.
• NRP certification within six months of start date.
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care per Illinois Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Assess patients, plan and evaluate care, document observations, and monitor progress.
• Delegate tasks, collaborate with the healthcare team, and maintain unit goals.

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $37.25 - $57.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Special Care Nursery Registered Nurse Transition Program
• Location: Elmhurst, IL
• Full Time: 36 hours/ week
• Hours: Nights, 7 pm ? 7:30 am
• Transition program hours are day shift
• Precepted shifts may be on day and night shift
• Required Travel: Elmhurst Mother/Baby or Baby RNs in Labor & Delivery and/or Edward NICU
• Start Date: January 18, 2027

What you will do:

• Endeavor Elmhurst Hospital is delighted to offer a Special Care Nursery Nurse Transition Program. Our Special Care Nursery is a Level 2E with 10 beds and single room setup. This program is for experienced nurses who have a desire to transition into the Special Care Nursery. During this program, candidates will train with a nurse preceptor for 16 weeks and will have dedicated education time.

• Provides professional nursing care according to the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act, and hospital policies and procedures. Employs critical thinking skills, assesses patients? condition, recognizes changes, plans and evaluates care, monitors patients? progress, and records pertinent observations. Delegates appropriate patient care tasks to other staff. Functions as a team member to fulfill unit goals. The following are general characteristics of this job, although duties may vary by assigned unit or shift.

What you will need:

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor?s Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1, 2021)
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
• Current BLS through AHA
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within six months of start date into position
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient RN experience required

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee?s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals ? Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) ? all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to ?help everyone in our communities be their best?.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging?each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.