Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery Transition Program - Nights

Confidential; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pay

On-call pay

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Retirement options with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Endeavor Elmhurst Hospital is offering a Special Care Nursery Nurse Transition Program for experienced nurses transitioning into the Level 2E unit designed to mentor through 16 weeks with a dedicated preceptor and education time. The program emphasizes patient-centered care, critical thinking, and teamwork in a busy neonatal environment.

The role requires an RN license in Illinois, a relevant nursing degree, BLS certification, NRP within six months, and at least one year of inpatient RN

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; if ADN, must complete BSN within five years of start date.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current BLS through AHAs.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within six months of start date.
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Train with a nurse preceptor for 16 weeks with dedicated education time.
• Provide professional nursing care per Illinois RN Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Assess patient conditions, plan and evaluate care, and document observations.
• Collaborate with the team to achieve unit goals; manage shifts and duties as assigned.

Skills

RN experience

Neonatal care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN within 5 years

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 ProgramLocation: Elmhurst, ILFull Time: 36 hours/ weekHours: Nights, 7 pm - 7:30 am; weekend rotation and holiday rotationTransition program hours are day shiftPrecepted shifts may be on day and night shiftRequired Travel: Elmhurst Mother/Baby or Baby RNs in Labor & Delivery and/or Edward NICUStart 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 licensureCurrent BLS through AHANeonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within six months of start date into positionMinimum 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 positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity 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”.

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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.

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