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Registered Nurse Specialty Float

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Ascension

Chicago, Illinois

You'll give expert-level care across high-acuity ICU, ED and Telemetry patients.

Posted Oct 28

Shift and hours
Nights Night shift | PRN
License
RN license Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Registered Nurse license before hire
Term
Per Diem Night shift | PRNPRN

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse license before hire Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Certification
BLS within 30 days of hireAfter hire · obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Education
Diploma from an accredited nursing school, or required professional licensure at hire

Preferred

Experience
1 year ED and ICU RN experience 1 year ED and ICU RN experience.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most Illinois PRN rolesIllinois PRN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $48/hr, across 390 postings.

Benefits

  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program, counseling, peer support, spiritual care and stress managementEmployee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • 403(b)
  • Employee assistance program

The role and schedule

Floating
Covering ICU, ED and Telemetry Deliver expert-level nursing care across high-acuity environments, including ICU, ED, and Telemetry.
Day to day
Monitoring and communicating rapid changes in patient condition monitoring, recording, and communicating rapid changes in patient condition
Day to day
Central coordinator for the healthcare team across disciplines Act as the central coordinator for the healthcare team, bridging gaps between disciplines to ensure seamless, well-coordinated patient transitions.
Details
Based at Ascension Saint Joseph Ascension Saint Joseph

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • 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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Original listing

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Facility
Ascension Saint Joseph
Department
Specialty Float
Schedule
Night shift | PRN
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan
  • Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Dynamic Clinical Agility: Deliver expert-level nursing care across high-acuity environments, including ICU, ED, and Telemetry. You will adapt seamlessly to diverse patient populations, implementing and monitoring complex care plans while executing physician orders with precision and clinical autonomy.
  • Real-Time Assessment & Action: Serve as the critical link in patient safety by monitoring, recording, and communicating rapid changes in patient condition. You’ll leverage your specialty expertise to assess needs on the fly and ensure every intervention aligns with the highest standards of evidence-based practice.
  • Multidisciplinary Leadership: Act as the central coordinator for the healthcare team, bridging gaps between disciplines to ensure seamless, well-coordinated patient transitions.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preference

  • 1 year ED and ICU RN experience.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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What's around it?

In Chicago, IL

Chicago, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Median rent
$1,440/mo
Household income
$77,902/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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