Surgical ICU RN: Critical Care Expert

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide and coordinate evidence-based nursing care for an assigned patient group. The RN will participate in decision-making, teaching, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and unit operations.

The role requires an Illinois RN license, NLN-accredited education, BLS certification, and strong analytic and communication skills to advocate for patients and maintain safety and quality in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher.
• Current State of Illinois RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate clinically competent, evidence-based care for an assigned group of patients.
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Advocate for patient-centered care and ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Analytic ability

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide and coordinate evidence-based nursing care for an assigned patient group. The RN will participate in decision-making, teaching, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and unit operations.

The role requires an Illinois RN license, NLN-accredited education, BLS certification, and strong analytic and communication skills to advocate for patients and maintain safety and quality in care delivery.