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Registered Nurse - ICU

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Elgin, Illinois

Eligibility
Critical Care

Posted Oct 16 · Applications close Oct 16, 2027

Shift and hours
Rotating
Unit and setting
ICU
License
RN licenseCurrent and valid state RN License.
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License
Current and valid state RN License.
Certification
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Experience
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Also asks
Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.After hire · within 30 days

Preferred

Certification
Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience
Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
Also asks
Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.

What it pays

Benefits

  • comprehensive health benefits
  • paid time off
  • education support

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

Posted on Prime Healthcare’s careers page.

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Overview

  • Department: ICU

Schedule

Per Diem, variable shifts

  • Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Hospital
  • Location: Elgin, IL

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the ICU.

The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients. They communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.

Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

  • Current and valid state RN License.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
  • Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
  • Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
  • Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $43 to $43. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

What's around it?

In Elgin, IL

Elgin, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Median rent
$1,361/mo
Household income
$90,282/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Elgin, IL

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