RN - Surgical: High-Acuity Digestive Unit (Sign-On $10k)

Carle Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Relocation assistance

BSN Bonus $2,500

External applicants welcome

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an experienced RN for the NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit in Illinois. This 43-bed unit specializes in acute and chronic digestive surgery and is bariatric-certified. The role focuses on postoperative care, wound and ostomy management, and critical-care collaboration with surgical teams.

Join a high-acuity team with strong education support, nurse supervisors, and dedicated resources. External applicants may receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in Illinois (IDFPR).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days (AHA).
• HS Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all unit-specific nursing duties and documentation.
• Develops and implements care plans based on patient/family needs.
• Provides postoperative and wound/ostomy care and education.
• Collaborates with surgical residents and attending physicians.

Skills

Wound Vac

TPN

Epidurals

Chest Tubes

Tracheostomy

Colostomy/Ileostomy

IV/NG/Mediport care

Central Line Care

Telemetry Monitoring

Nursing Assessment

Patient Education

Education

HS Diploma/GED

RN License

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an experienced RN for the NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit in Illinois. This 43-bed unit specializes in acute and chronic digestive surgery and is bariatric-certified. The role focuses on postoperative care, wound and ostomy management, and critical-care collaboration with surgical teams.

Join a high-acuity team with strong education support, nurse supervisors, and dedicated resources. External applicants may receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.