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Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is a community hospital.

Posted Oct 9 · Applications close Oct 9, 2027

Shift and hours
Nights
Unit and setting
Float-Pool
License
RN licenseCurrent and valid state RN License
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current and valid state RN License
Certification
TNCC within 12 months of hire for employees floating to Emergency Department.After hire · within 12 months
Certification
Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
Current ACLS (ARC/AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
Current PALS (ARC/AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
NRP and Basic Fetal monitoring or AWHONN within 90 days for employees floating to Women’s Services.
Experience
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Also asks
(Only required for floating into E. R., O. R., PACU, Day Patient.)
Also asks
Able to float to two (2) or more units and maintain competency within assigned areas.

Preferred

Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet
Community Hospital

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois is a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization committed to helping its communities thrive. The facility's mission is rooted in Gospel values, emphasizing compassionate and transforming healing presence. The medical center provides a range of…

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Overview

  • Department: Nursing Float

Schedule

Nights, 7p-7a, full-time, weekend and holiday rotation

  • Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center
  • Location: Joliet, IL 60435

Responsibilities The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Float RN can be assigned to two (2) or more units based on need and will maintain competency to practice in all units. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.

The RN also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care. The RN is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to assigned patients on an assigned unit. She/he/them communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Qualifications

Education, experience, training

  • Current and valid state RN License
  • Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current ACLS (ARC/AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current PALS (ARC/AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. (Only required for floating into E. R., O. R., PACU, Day Patient.)
  • NRP and Basic Fetal monitoring or AWHONN within 90 days for employees floating to Women’s Services.
  • TNCC within 12 months of hire for employees floating to Emergency Department.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  • Able to float to two (2) or more units and maintain competency within assigned areas.

#LI-GM1 Pay Transparency Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.70 to $54.11. 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.

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/ Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights 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 Joliet, IL

Joliet, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,276/mo
Household income
$92,201/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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