Inpatient RN - PACU
Rockford, Illinois
Posted Sep 9
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Full Time
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
The median for nursing in Illinois is $35/hr, across 937 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Work
Schedule
50% FTE, Monday-Friday, department hours of 7:00am-11:00pm, variable start times, two 10-hour shifts per week. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. You may be eligible for up to a $15,000 sign on bonus.
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Additional components of compensation may include
Evening, night, and weekend
- shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement-ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program. Required
- Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required
Work Experience
- No minimum experience required.
Licenses & Certifications
- Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
- ACLS and PALS by the end of orientation. Required
- Specialty certification in area of concentration. Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program. Required
- Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required
Place
- City
- Rockford, Illinois
- Median rent
- $985/mo
- Local household income
- $54,752/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Rockford area index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Rockford sits along the Rock River in northern Illinois, offering a mix of urban amenities and outdoor recreation. Known as the 'Forest City,' it features extensive parkland and a growing healthcare sector. The downtown area continues to revitalize, while nearby state parks provide weekend escapes for nurses seeking balance between career and lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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UW Health is the integrated health system affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, serving more than 867,000 patients each year across the Upper Midwest and beyond. With more than 2,000 physicians and 26,500 dedicated staff, the system provides care through…
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