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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Ortho

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin

Elgin, Illinois

$43/hr

About $89k/yr

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RNHealthcare OccupationsPatient Care Nursing OccupationsNursing OccupationsRegistered Nurses

Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

What this might mean for you

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days

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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 Telemetry Unit. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to their assigned patients. They communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Qualifications: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current and valid state RN License. 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire. 4. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred. 6. Ventilator Management experience preferred. 7. Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred. 8. 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 $43.00. 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: Days 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

Skills for this role

TelemetryCardiac monitoringMechanical ventilation monitoringMedical-surgicalPatient teachingArrhythmia interpretation

Certifications

BLSACLSRN-BC

Requirements

  • RN License
  • Patient condition reporting
  • Patient treatment planning
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Telemetry
  • Management
  • Inpatient experience
  • RN License

About the employer

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Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin
Hospital

You are weighing Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin, Illinois. Elgin sits roughly 35 miles northwest of Chicago, with an average commute across the city near 24 minutes. Cost of living lands about 4% above the national price level, and Illinois…

3.4 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • About 35 miles northwest of Chicago
  • Average Elgin commute near 24 minutes
  • Flat 4.95% Illinois state income tax

What reviewers flag

  • Cost of living about 4% above the national price level
  • Illinois is not a compact-license state
  • No usable pay figures from postings or stated web ranges yet
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Living in Elgin, IL

Elgin, Illinois sits along the Fox River about 35 miles northwest of Chicago, offering a mix of historic downtown charm and suburban convenience. Tree-lined neighborhoods and a growing arts scene make it a comfortable home base for nurses seeking quieter living with easy access to the city.

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Metro price level · Elgin area
103.6
4% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,361/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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