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RN - Observation Unit - Nights

Endeavor Health

Elmhurst, IL

Posted Aug 7

Shift
12-hour nights
Hours a week
24
Unit
Observation

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour nights · 2 a week · 24 hours
Weekends
Every third weekend
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$46/hr
nursing in Illinois$35/hr

The median for nursing in Illinois is $35/hr, across 939 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Hourly Pay Range

$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

  • Position: Registered Nurse - Observation Unit
  • Location: Elmhurst Main Hospital
  • Part-Time: 24hrs a week
  • Hours: 7pm-7amwith every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays
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What you will do

The Staff Nurse will deliver safe and compassionate nursing care for all patient populations by planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient plan of care. The Staff Nurse will collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other members of the clinical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.

What you will need

Required Education, Licenses/Certifications, Skills and/or

Experience

Associate Degree or higher in Nursing, If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1, 2021) Current incumbents with an RN Diploma are grandfathered OR RN Diploma Nurse if position start date is prior to September 1, 2021 Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association Knowledge base of EKG interpretation NIHSS Stroke Scale certification, required

Preferred Education, Skills and/or

Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing
  • Surgical care experience (ortho and gen-surg), preferred
  • ACLS certification, preferred
  • 1 year of inpatient nursing experience is highly preferred

Benefits

  • Premium pay for eligible employees
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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Requirements

  • State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
  • Acute care
  • CPR Certification
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Wellness program
  • Inpatient experience
  • Surgery
  • Magnet hospital

Benefits highlights

  • Paid holidays
  • Wellness program
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Place

City
Elmhurst, IL
Rent against this pay
41% of monthly gross
This role$1,975/mo rent
Monthly gross$4,784/mo

$1,975 median rent against $4,784 a month at $46/hr for 24 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$149,644/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
about the national average

Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.

Elmhurst is a quiet, family-friendly suburb about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago, offering tree-lined streets, a walkable downtown with shops and restaurants, and easy Metra access for commuters. Home to Elmhurst University, it blends small-town charm with proximity to Chicago's world-class medical centers and urban amenities.

Map showing the location of Elmhurst, IL
Approximate location in Elmhurst, IL. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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