Registered Nurse - CRU (Float Pool) Full Time Night Shift

Advocate Health

3d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the Nursing Float Pool at Advocate Christ Medical Center on a full-time night schedule. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care, while engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care. Nurses monitor patient conditions, adapt care plans, coordinate resources, and collaborate with the care team to support patient outcomes and a culture of safety. The role may involve floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as patient-care needs require. The position requires knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care across the life span, accurate and timely electronic health record documentation, safe medication and treatment administration when applicable, effective delegation, and adherence to professional and ethical standards. The nurse contributes to unit governance and quality initiatives, evaluates patient and team outcomes, and maintains professional development and required certifications. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every third weekend and rotating holiday tracks. The role requires frequent physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, and reaching, and may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases. Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multistate compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine-hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient-care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, as applicable.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Programs that invest in career development and well-being.