Posted Jul 25, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 28, 2026
About this role
Department
34514 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Critical Care: Rapid Response Team
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information
7p-7a
Charge Experience Preferred
Minimum of 3 years ICU required
Nationally accredited nursing certification preferred
Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30
Registered Nurse (RN) – Rapid Response Team
Lutheran General
Park Ridge, IL
Full time; 7p-7a
Where You Will Work
You will work at Lutheran General Hospital on the Rapid Response Team.
We’re Looking For
Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Illinois
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association and ACLS
Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in Critical Care
Charge experience preferred
Nationally accredited nursing certification (CCRN) preferred
What You’ll Do
Rapid Response Nurse is a highly specialized RN who provides support and direct nursing interventions during high acuity situations.
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This team member's main purpose is to improve the experience of critically ill patients throughout the different clinical areas, establishing optimal levels of care and improved outcomes.
This team member serves as an expert resource for unit staff with regards to Code Blues including intubations, Rapid Responses, Massive Transfusion Protocol, stroke alerts, hyperbaric dives and other critical events.
Makes independent decisions/judgments and takes actions regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient problems and situations. Collaborates with unit leadership in managing acute patient care events and situations.
Partners with the various clinical teams to provide the necessary interventions to ensure the best patient outcomes and best patient experience in the safest environment.
About This Location:
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center. Advocate Lutheran General offers innovative services, advanced technology and holds national recognition for achievements in quality patient care. Five-time Magnet Designee by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Accolades Include
50 years of CARF accreditation for inpatient rehabilitation
Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award
Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News and World Report
FACT Accreditation for the Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program
Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals
Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
New 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
New 12-bed Clinical Decision Unit
Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
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Our Commitment To You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits And More
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Skills for this role
Patient CareRapid ResponseCode Blue
Certifications
BLSACLSCCRN
Requirements
ICU required
Living in Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge is a quiet, tree-lined suburb northwest of Chicago, blending small-town charm with easy proximity to the city. Near the Des Plaines River and minutes from O'Hare, it suits nurses seeking a calmer residential pace while staying connected to Chicagoland's major healthcare networks.