Registered Nurse Team Lead, ICU - Nights

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 4,904,000 - 174,517,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse Team Lead for the ICU night shift in Rockford, IL. The role involves directing patient care, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring adherence to Nursing process and safety standards.

The position requires ADN with BSN preferred, RN licensure in the state, and CPR/BLS certification within 90 days. The schedule includes 36 hours per week with nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• Licensed as an RN in state of practice; CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to care for patients.
• Administers medications and treatments per standards of care and state law.
• Documents care accurately and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Develops and executes individualized patient care plans and communicates with patients and families.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Critical thinking

Clinical communication

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

## Registered Nurse Team Lead, ICU - NightsApply: Javon Bea Hospital - Rockford, IL: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: 2026-02325**Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. May include variable shifts, weekends, holiday and or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned including floating to various units based on identified needs and clinical competency.****OVERVIEW** This role provides direct patient care by assessing patient needs, administering medications and treatments, and creating individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. The position also documents care, promotes patient safety, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and helps ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.**SCHEDULE:** 36-hours per week **SHIFT:** Nights **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.* Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws practice act.* Documents according to standards of care.* Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.* Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and or clinic policy including patient and family instruction.* Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.* Utilizes clinical expertise and guidance to other units’ departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.* Utilizes critical thinking regarding patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.* Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions and peer review process.**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE*** Graduate of an accredited nursing program.* ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.* May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)**CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE*** Licensed as an RN in state of practice* Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days* Other certification(s) per unit requirements. For example : ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP**OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES**May include color blind test (per department guidelines)**LEVEL OF SUPERVISION****N/A****PAY RANGE:**$35.85 - $60.87Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:* Medical, Dental, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.