Registered Nurse RN - Acute Medical Surgical
Des Plaines, Illinois
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Eligibility
- Medical/Surgical Unit
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shift · Nights, rotating Full-Time, Nights 12 Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends & Holidays
- Unit and setting
- Medical/Surgical Unit · Hospital within the Medical/Surgical Unit
- License
- RN licenseCurrent and valid state RN License
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current and valid state RN License Current and valid state RN License.
- Certification
- Current BLS certificate upon hire Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Preferred
- Certification
- Current ACLS certificate, 30 days upon hire Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Experience
- Ventilator Management experience Ventilator Management experience preferred.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Illinois staff rolesIllinois staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1,660 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Tuition assistance
- tuition reimbursement
- Bonus
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 Newly hired RNs are eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonusNewly hired RNs
- Pay reviews
- Exact starting compensation determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, considering factors including skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure
Benefits
- Benefitspaid time offpaid time off
- Benefits401K retirement plan401K retirement plan
- Benefitsmedical coveragemedical coverage
- Benefitsdental coveragedental coverage
- Benefitsvision coveragevision coverage
- Benefitstuition reimbursementtuition reimbursement
More benefits (2)
- Benefitsvoluntary benefit optionsvoluntary benefit options
- 10,000
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
- Day to day
- Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care within the Medical/Surgical Unit.
- Day to day
- Directly responsible and accountable for care of assigned patients The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients.
- Day to day
- Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
- Hours stated
- Full-Time, Nights 12 Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends & Holidays
- Weekends
- Rotating weekends Rotating Weekends & Holidays
- Holidays
- Rotating holidays
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Prime Healthcare’s careers page.
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Bonus Amount
10,000
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
Department: Acute Medical - Surgical Shift: Full-Time, Nights
- 12 Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends & Holidays
Hospital: Holy Family Medical Center- LTACH Location : Des Plaines, IL 60016
Why Join Holy Family Medical Center as an RN?
- Holy Family Medical Center is known for providing compassionate, patient‑centered care to the Des Plaines community. As an RN here, you’ll be part of a hospital that truly values service, dignity, and teamwork.
- At Holy Family, compassionate, high‑quality care isn’t just a promise—it’s our purpose. As an RN, you’ll play a vital role in delivering care that truly impacts our community.
- Our nursing teams work side‑by‑side with physicians, leaders, and interdisciplinary partners who respect your voice, your expertise, and your dedication.
- Whether you’re a seasoned RN or growing into your next specialty, we support continuous learning, skill development, and long‑term career growth.
- Newly hired RNs are eligible for up to a $10,000 sign‑on bonus, rewarding you for choosing Holy Family Medical Center and recognizing the value you bring to our patients and team.
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 within the Medical/Surgical Unit.
The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients. He / She communicates with 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
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Ventilator Management experience 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
Holy Family Medical Center 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 $35.35 to $53.58. 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
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?
Des Plaines, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,606/mo
- Household income
- $97,875/yr, all local households, not nurse pay