Registered Nurse - Float

Aurora, Illinois

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 25

Shift and hours: 3-12-⁠hour shifts · Nights, 7:00pm - 7:30am · Nights Schedule: Full time nights, 7:00pm - 7:30am, 3-12-hour shifts Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights3 shifts a week
Unit and setting: Hospital
License: RN licenseCurrent and valid state RN license
Term: Permanent Employment Status: Full Time Shift: NightsFull time

Do you qualify?

License: Current and valid state RN license Current and valid state RN License
Certification: Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Also asks: Able to float to two or more units and maintain competency in assigned areas Able to float to two (2) or more units and maintain competency within assigned areas.

Preferred

Education: BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience: Minimum one year acute nursing experience Minimum one year acute nursing experience strongly preferred.
Experience: One year as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting Minimum of one year experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

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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 1,652 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $10,000
Bonus: Sign-on bonus up to $10,000.00 Sign on bonus: Up to $10,000.00Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates
Pay reviews: Starting pay set by skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure

Benefits

BenefitsPaid time offpaid time off
Benefits401K retirement plana 401K retirement plan
BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coveragemedical, dental, and vision coverage
BenefitsTuition reimbursementtuition reimbursement
BenefitsVoluntary benefit optionsmany more voluntary benefit options

The role and schedule

Floating: Assigned to two or more units based on need The Float RN can be assigned to two (2) or more units based on need and will maintain competency to practice in all units.
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 RN also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care.
Day to day: Accountable for care of assigned patients on an assigned unit The RN is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to assigned patients on an assigned unit.
Day to day: Communicates changes in patient condition to physician communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
Day to day: Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.
Day to day: Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
Hours stated: Full time nights, 7:00pm - 7:30am, 3-12-hour shifts

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

rn_hours_per_patient_day: 6.86 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 6.86 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_hours_per_patient_day: 15.66 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 15.66 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_hours_per_patient_day: 40.21 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Mother/Baby) 2025: 40.21 hoursMother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 9.06 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 9.06 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 15.67 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 15.67 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 52.16 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Mother/Baby) 2025: 52.16 hoursMother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 0 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 0.00 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 0 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 0.00 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 0 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Mother/Baby) 2025: 0.00 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 100 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 100.00 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 100 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 100.00 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 100 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Mother/Baby) 2025: 100.00 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 21.59 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2024: 21.59 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2024, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 13.33 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2024: 13.33 %Critical Care unit, 2024, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 11.76 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Mother/Baby Unit 2024: 11.76 %Mother/Baby unit, 2024, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 0 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2025: 0.00 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 0 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2025: 0.00 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 0 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Mother/Baby Unit 2025: 0.00 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

Mercy Medical Center

Hospital: Presence MERCY Medical Center
Address: 1325 N HIGHLAND AVENUE, AURORA, IL, 60506
CMS rating: 3 of 5 stars
Beds: 190

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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: Nursing Float

Schedule

Full time nights, 7:00pm - 7:30am, 3-12-hour shifts

Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center

Location: Aurora, IL, 60506

Sign on bonus: Up to $10,000.00

Minimum one year acute nursing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Float RN can be assigned to two (2) or more units based on need and will maintain competency to practice in all units. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.

The RN also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care. The RN is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to assigned patients on an assigned unit. She/he/them communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

Current and valid state RN License

Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Current ACLS (ARC/AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Current PALS (ARC/AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Minimum of one year experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Able to float to two (2) or more units and maintain competency within assigned areas.

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

Mercy 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?

Presence MERCY Medical Center · Aurora, IL

Aurora, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,596/mo
Household income: $93,633/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Aurora, IL

NeighborhoodsAurora is divided east and west by the Fox River, resulting in distinct neighborhood pockets. Downtown offers historic residences and mid-rise lofts like Leland Tower near the riverfront. The Far East Side and communities such as Frontenac, Eola, and Marywood feature dense suburban master-planned developments and subdivisions. Nearby neighboring communities like North Aurora, Montgomery, and Boulder Hill serve as close alternatives within a 10- to 25-minute drive for staff working across the metro.

Aurora is divided east and west by the Fox River, resulting in distinct neighborhood pockets. Downtown offers historic residences and mid-rise lofts like Leland Tower near the riverfront.

The Far East Side and communities such as Frontenac, Eola, and Marywood feature dense suburban master-planned developments and subdivisions. Nearby neighboring communities like North Aurora, Montgomery, and Boulder Hill serve as close alternatives within a 10- to 25-minute drive for staff working across the metro.

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Getting aroundNavigating Aurora relies heavily on personal vehicles, with major surface corridors like Route 34 (Ogden Avenue), Route 59, and Orchard Road carrying internal traffic, alongside Interstate 88 for regional east-west travel. Public transit access to Chicago is anchored by two Metra commuter rail stations, but local municipal transit within city limits is limited, resulting in low walkability and transit scores outside the immediate downtown footprint.

Navigating Aurora relies heavily on personal vehicles, with major surface corridors like Route 34 (Ogden Avenue), Route 59, and Orchard Road carrying internal traffic, alongside Interstate 88 for regional east-west travel. Public transit access to Chicago is anchored by two Metra commuter rail stations, but local municipal transit within city limits is limited, resulting in low walkability and transit scores outside the immediate downtown footprint.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: redfin.com

OutdoorsThe Fox River Trail provides a continuous paved path for runners and cyclists cutting through the city. Phillips Park serves as a centerpiece recreational hub with an 18-hole golf course and a free public zoo, while McCullough Park and North Aurora Island Park offer scenic riverfront open spaces. Nearby county and forest preserves include Aurora West Forest Preserve, Red Oak Nature Center, and Jericho Lake Park.

The Fox River Trail provides a continuous paved path for runners and cyclists cutting through the city. Phillips Park serves as a centerpiece recreational hub with an 18-hole golf course and a free public zoo, while McCullough Park and North Aurora Island Park offer scenic riverfront open spaces.

Nearby county and forest preserves include Aurora West Forest Preserve, Red Oak Nature Center, and Jericho Lake Park.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: redfin.com Source 3: midwestmoving.com Source 4: reddit.com

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Living in Aurora

As Illinois' second-largest city, Aurora—the historic 'City of Lights'—offers healthcare professionals suburban infrastructure coupled with independent civic scale. Bisected by the Fox River, the city splits between an older urban core featuring historic landmarks like the Paramount Theatre and Leland Tower, and sprawling outer subdivisions clustered along the Route 59, Route 34, and Orchard Road corridors. Relocating nurses will find strong access to essentials via the outdoor Chicago Premium Outlets, Fox Valley Mall, and extensive dining hubs known for exceptional Mexican cuisine like Taco Dale. Outdoor escapes are easy to access along the Fox River Trail system or at Phillips Park Zoo. Commuters benefit from two Metra train stations connecting into downtown Chicago, though day-to-day life within Aurora necessitates a car, and downtown nightlife is relatively quiet after dark. With housing stock spanning east-side master-planned subdivisions to riverside apartments, Aurora provides practical suburban living within a short drive of major medical corridors.

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