Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice - Emergency Department - Night

Edward Elmhurst Health; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL, is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Transition to Practice program in the Emergency Department. This night shift role is full-time (36 hours/week) with classroom education during daytime hours.

You will provide evidence-based care, assess patient conditions, and collaborate with the ED team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes. The program requires IL RN licensure, an associate degree or higher, BLS, and ACLS/PALS/NIHSS certifications within three months.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care in ED.
• Assess patients, monitor changes, and prioritize care.
• Develop and evaluate plans of care with documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to coordinate care.

Job description

**Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice - Emergency Department - Night**Ready to take your nursing career into the Emergency Department?Our Emergency Department Transition to Practice Program at Edward Hospital in Naperville provides experienced nurses with the education, clinical support, and structured learning needed to build confidence and expand their emergency nursing skills.Whether you’re an acute care nurse looking to transition into the ED or an early-career ED nurse ready to strengthen your practice, this program offers an opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful difference for patients when they need care most.**Position Highlights:*** Position: Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice - Emergency Department - Night* Location: Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL* Hours: Full time – 36 hours per week, night shift (7p-7a)* Transition Program Schedule: Classroom education is scheduled during day shift hours**What you will do:*** Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.* Use critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess patients, recognize changes in condition, and prioritize care.* Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.* Monitor patient progress and accurately document assessments, interventions, and relevant clinical observations.* Respond effectively to changing patient needs in a fast-paced environment.* Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.* Appropriately delegate tasks while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.* Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment focused on patient safety, quality, and exceptional care.**What you will need:*** License: Current professional Nursing Licensure in the State of IL required.* Education: 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.* Certification: CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required. The following certifications may be completed during the Transition Program and are required within three months of starting the position: + Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) + Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) + Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)* Experience: One year of acute care nursing experience is required; candidates with 6-9 months of ED specific experience interested in growing within our program are encouraged to apply.**Benefits (For full time or part time positions):*** Premium pay such as shift, weekend, 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