Weekend Night Nurse Float — Acute Care

Northwestern Medicine; De Kalb (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse Weekend Float for full-time night shifts at Kishwaukee Hospital and Valley West Hospital in Illinois. The role involves assessing patients, coordinating care, and collaborating with the care team across units as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN or ADN with a plan to obtain BSN, and have active Illinois RN license with BLS. ER-specific roles may require ACLS/PALS, TNCC, or related certifications within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• BSN or ADN with commitment to obtain BSN within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and families.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, other nurses, and staff.
• Strong analytic abilities to assess and plan patient care.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress.
• Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff to create a documented plan focused on outcomes.
• Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
• Evaluates and documents patient responses to nursing interventions in the health record and adjusts the plan of care accordingly.
• Uses evidence-based practice to guide clinical decisions.

Skills

BSN or ADN

Illinois RN license

BLS

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytical abilities

Education

BSN or ADN

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse Weekend Float for full-time night shifts at Kishwaukee Hospital and Valley West Hospital in Illinois. The role involves assessing patients, coordinating care, and collaborating with the care team across units as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN or ADN with a plan to obtain BSN, and have active Illinois RN license with BLS. ER-specific roles may require ACLS/PALS, TNCC, or related certifications within one year of hire.