Registered Nurse (RN) – Midwest Enterprise Resource Team

Advocate Health•Downers Grove, IL

6d•$38 - $57

About The Position

Advocate Health is recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for current and future opportunities on its growing Midwest Resource Team, supporting hospitals and care settings across Illinois and Wisconsin. Potential specialties include Medical/Surgical, Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery/Postpartum, NICU, Ambulatory, and ICU. Resource Team nurses work in varied clinical environments and care for diverse patient populations across multiple facilities. Depending on the position, nurses may support multiple hospitals or care locations within an assigned area, with assignments determined by patient-care and operational needs. Opportunities may be available on full-time, part-time, or PRN schedules. The Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery. The role supports patient-care needs across designated units, departments, and facilities as assigned, and contributes to professional governance, quality initiatives, and continued professional development. Minimum education is graduation from a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program. Required credentials include Basic Life Support (BLS) and an active RN multistate compact and/or single-state license with practice privileges in the state or states where nursing services are provided. Additional specialty-specific education, training, certifications, or experience may be required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multistate compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state or states where client nursing services are provided.
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 when 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, with 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.
Must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience relevant to the assigned specialty.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Advocate for patient safety and promote a culture of quality and excellence.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
Support patient-care needs across designated units, departments, and facilities as assigned.
Participate in professional governance, quality initiatives, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, with applicable Resource Team differentials in eligible positions.
Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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.
Career-development programs.