RN - ICU - Days

Endeavor Health•Chicago, IL

1d•$37 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The RN - ICU provides nursing care to patients and their families using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse maintains competency in current standards of practice, applies ethical provisions and evidence-based practice, and adjusts to situations that vary from the norm. The role promotes safety, guides and supervises staff in patient care, supports colleagues’ professional development, and maintains a safe therapeutic environment, including recognizing when emergency action is needed. Documentation must be completed thoroughly and in a timely manner. Other related duties may be assigned or requested. This is a full-time position at Swedish Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, working 36 hours per week on a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes every other weekend, with no required travel. A $25,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible candidates with at least 18 months of RN ICU experience. The hourly pay range is $37.25–$57.74, with the rate determined in part by expertise and years of experience.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Demonstrate mastery of nursing skills.
Communicate effectively and be able to guide and supervise nursing personnel.
Hold current Illinois nursing licensure.
Hold American Heart Association CPR certification.
Hold Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and NIHSS within three months of hire.
PALS and NRP may be required within six months, depending on unit requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a staff nurse is preferred.
At least 18 months of RN ICU experience is required to be eligible for the sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients and their families.
Maintain competency reflective of current standards of practice.
Contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Integrate ethical provisions into all areas of nursing practice.
Integrate evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice.
Recognize and adjust to situations that vary from the norm.
Promote safety measures to prevent patient and staff injuries.
Guide and supervise staff in the provision of patient care.
Enhance personal professional growth and development.
Maintain a safe therapeutic working environment and recognize the need for action in emergency situations.
Complete documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.