Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice - Emergency Department - Night
About The Position
Endeavor Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department Transition to Practice Program at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, Illinois. The program provides experienced nurses with education, clinical support, and structured learning to build confidence and expand emergency nursing skills. It is intended for acute care nurses transitioning to the Emergency Department and early-career ED nurses seeking to strengthen their practice. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position on the night shift, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Classroom education for the Transition Program is scheduled during day-shift hours. The nurse will provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based care in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies, while developing emergency nursing skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Requirements
- Current professional nursing licensure in the State of Illinois.
- Associate degree or higher in Nursing. If an Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, the nurse must graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years of the position start date.
- Current CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- One year of acute care nursing experience.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) are required within three months of starting the position; these may be completed during the Transition Program.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with 6–9 months of Emergency Department-specific experience who are interested in growing within the program are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
- Use critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess patients, recognize changes in condition, and prioritize care.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
- Monitor patient progress and accurately document assessments, interventions, and relevant clinical observations.
- Respond effectively to changing patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
- Delegate tasks appropriately while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment focused on patient safety, quality, and exceptional care.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, weekend, and holiday pay, based on the employee’s job for eligible positions.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
