RN - Med/Surg - 9A

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 48,519 - 83,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus of $10,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse for its fast-paced medical-surgical unit. This role involves patient assessment, care planning, and ensuring safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess BLS certification and a desire to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. The position offers a competitive hourly wage between $35.22 and $60.58, along with a sign-on bonus of $10,000 for qualified external applicants.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days from American Heart Association.
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment upon admission.
• Implement individualized care plans and maintain documentation.
• Ensure patient safety and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Skills

nursing assessments

medication administration

IV insertion

Foley insertion

tracheostomy care

tube feeding

wound care

critical thinking

communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Sign On Bonus

Sign On Bonus $10,000 RN>1yr 3yr commitment External Applicants Only***

Overview

Position Highlights: 9A Medical- Surgical

• Number of beds on unit: 24 private beds
• Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): Medical-surgical unit that serves patients admitted for illness, surgery, and testing for various diagnoses, typically above 17 years of age.
• Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:5 (occasionally 1:6)
• Department culture and resources: 9A is a fast‑paced unit with medically complex patients. The nurses and HCTs collaborate with providers, patient families, therapists, and pharmacists to deliver safe, high‑quality care. Teamwork, communication, and continuous learning are core values, supported by employee engagement and growth opportunities.
• Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: nursing assessments, medication administration, IV insertion, Foley insertion, tracheostomy care, plum‑pump use, tube feeding, wound care and wound vacs, ostomy bag care. BLS required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA). Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

Education: High School Diploma/GED or Associate's Degree.

Work Experience: Not specified.

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities and duties mandated by the unit, including patient assessment upon admission, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, maintaining accurate documentation, and adapting care plans based on ongoing evaluation. Ensures safety by identifying hazards, reporting incidents, and applying safety protocols. Communicates efficiently within the healthcare team, offers constructive feedback to peers, and takes initiative to identify and pursue learning opportunities. Delegates patient care tasks to HCTrs, validates completion, and provides patient education. Follows Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards, administers medications following the 5 Rights, and upholds safety measures such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and ambulation safety. Maintains a positive, patient‑centered environment, responds promptly to call lights, and uses critical thinking to identify changes in patient status.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. Carle Health fosters a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered, combining passion and purpose to impact patients and communities. With nearly 17,000 team members and providers across central and southeastern Illinois, Carle has eight award‑winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. The organization supports the next generation of providers through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering‑based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle hospitals hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care, offering opportunities for growth and life‑long careers.

We are an Equal‑Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $35.22 per hour – $60.58 per hour. This represents a good‑faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, work shifts, and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Contact: [e-mail].