Registered Nurse - Emergency Department-Night

Endeavor Health•Elmhurst, IL

2d•$37 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides professional nursing care in accordance with the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures. The nurse uses critical thinking to assess patients’ conditions, recognize changes, plan and evaluate care, monitor patient progress, and record pertinent observations. The nurse also delegates appropriate patient-care tasks and works as a team member to fulfill unit goals. Duties may vary by assigned unit or shift. This is a full-time position at Elmhurst Main Hospital, scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The schedule includes every third weekend and rotating holidays. A $20,000 sign-on bonus may be available to eligible full-time candidates who meet the stated experience, hiring-date, acceptance-date, and commitment conditions.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Nursing.
If an Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years of the position start date.
At least 1 year of experience in an emergency department unit.
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within three months of starting the position.
Obtain Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification within three months of starting the position.
Obtain Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within three months of starting the position.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures.
Use critical thinking to assess patients’ conditions and recognize changes.
Plan and evaluate care, monitor patient progress, and record pertinent observations.
Delegate appropriate patient-care tasks to other staff.
Work as a team member to fulfill unit goals.