RN Hospital, Surgical Inpatient (Med 1) - Night Shift

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse-

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Night Shift Registered Nurse for the Surgical Inpatient (Med 1) unit in Rockford, IL. The role administers medications, conducts assessments, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive patient care.

ADN is required at hire with BSN preferred for some units. Certification in CPR/BLS is required within 90 days, with additional certifications per unit requirements.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• BSN preferred for some units.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per nursing standards and policy.
• Documents care accurately.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to support patient plans of care.
• Escalates safety or quality concerns as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR/BLS

Job description

## RN Hospital, Surgical Inpatient (Med 1) - Night ShiftApply: Javon Bea Hospital - Rockford, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-01935**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 practiceApproved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 daysOther 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:**$34.45 - $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.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.