Staff Nurse I - 6W MICU (90% Part-Time, Flex Nights)

UIC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago, IL is hiring a Staff Nurse I for the 6W MICU (90% Part-Time, Flex Nights). The role supports patient care, collaborates with the health care team, and may assume charge nurse duties as assigned. Requires current RN license in Illinois and at least 1 year of nursing experience.

The position offers evening/night shifts, flexible scheduling, and benefits eligibility; residency within Illinois is required within 180 days of hire. Applies to UI Health employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required.
• New graduate nurses will not be considered for this role.
• Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit-specific certifications.
• ACLS certification (or to be obtained within 6 months of hire) is required.
• Effective oral and written communication with patients, families, and care teams.
• Proficient with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and collaborate with the health care team.
• Verify and implement physician orders and document in EMR.
• Develop patient education plans based on assessments.
• Recognize patient needs, set priorities, and respond to changes.
• Delegate tasks to support staff per nursing scope of practice.
• Advocate for patients, families, and communities.
• Act as Charge Nurse when assigned and support team learning.
• Participate in professional growth and special projects.

Skills

Nursing experience

BLS/CPR

ACLS

EHR proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

EHR Proficiency

Job description

Staff Nurse I - 6W MICU (90% Part-Time, Flex Nights)

Chicago, IL, United States

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1043484

Posted on: 11/9/2026 - Application Deadline: 11/23/2026

Staff Nurse I - 6W MICU (90% Part-Time, Flex Nights)

Hiring Department: 6W MICU

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043484

FTE: 0.9 (36 hours per week)

Work Schedule: (3)7p-730a - e/o wknd

Shift: Flex Nights

# of Positions: 1

Pay Range: The previously determined pay range for this position is $37.52 - 84.22 / Hourly Wage. Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary
The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes the initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. This position integrates professional practice model, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide “quality” patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies. The Staff Nurse I engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to advocate for the patient, develops an appropriate patient educational plan, and responds to patient's changing needs while sharing information and collaborating with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. The Staff Nurse I participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient and input from the patient’s family.


• Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care.


• Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.


• Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.


• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient’s changing needs.


• Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback.


• Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.


• Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide “quality” patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.


• Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.


• Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.


• Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support staff and students.


• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.


• Other duties as assigned.


• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

NEW GRADUATE NURSES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required.Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.


• Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Out of state and compact licenses are not accepted.


• Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.


• Current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.


• Effective oral and written communication skills that facilitate therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.


• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).


• Excellent attendance