Registered Nurse- Short Stay Unit1

Advocate Health

1d • $38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Short Stay Unit provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The RN applies evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassionate communication, and nursing skills to help create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum of care.

The position is part of a collaborative, patient-centered staffing model that includes RNs providing direct patient care, Nursing Assistants supporting daily patient needs, RN Leads providing clinical leadership and guidance, a Nursing Professional Development Specialist supporting education and competency, and a Unit Manager ensuring operational efficiency and team support. The team works closely with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams and emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and evidence-based practices.

The role is based at Advocate Christ Medical Center, a nonprofit teaching hospital and part of Advocate Health Care. The listed schedule is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 36 hours per week. The stated pay range is $38.20–$57.30.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Use evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making in patient care.
• Communicate compassionately and use nursing skills to help create a safe patient environment and a positive patient experience.
• Collaborate with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams.

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, based on the teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed