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Inpatient RN, Observation Unit

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Rockford, Illinois

Full-time, 90% FTE night shift at UW Health's Swedish American hospital. UW Health is an academic medical center.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 7

Shift and hours
Nights Night shift.
Unit and setting
Observation Unit · Hospital Inpatient RN, Observation Unit
License
RN license Current RN licensure in Illinois
Term
PermanentFull-time, 90% FTE

Do you qualify?

License
Current RN licensure in Illinois Check your license
Certification
Bi-annual CPR certification
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program
Also asks
High school diploma or equivalent, or highest completed degree, copy required

Preferred

Certification
Specialty certification in your area of concentration
Certification
ACLS, 9th Floor only

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Rockford staff RN payRockford staff RN postings that state pay run $31/hr to $39/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $38/hr, across 99 postings.
Night differential
Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/ hr evening, $5/ hr night, and $4.25/ hr weekend shift differential as applicable for hours worked.
Sign-on bonus
$10,000
Tuition assistance
Offered
Childcare
Offered
Extra pay
$5/hr night, $4/hr evening and $4.25/hr weekend shift differentialsas applicable for hours worked
Bonus
Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 You may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $10,000.
Pay reviews
Overtime and on-call pay Additional components of compensation may include:

Benefits

  • BenefitsPTO
  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision
  • BenefitsRetirement and short- and long-term disability
  • BenefitsPaternity leave and adoption assistance
  • BenefitsTuition assistance
  • BenefitsAnnual wellness reimbursementAnnual wellness reimbursement
More benefits (12)
  • BenefitsOn-site day care through UW Health KidsOpportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement for career advancement, including fully funded programsTuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Paternity leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Shared governance

The role and schedule

Hours stated
Full-time, 90% FTE. Night shift. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American hospital.
Weekends
Weekends required
On call
On-call rotation

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, 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

Posted on UW Health’s careers page.

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You may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $10,000.

Work Schedule

Full-time, 90% FTE. Night shift. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American hospital. Additional components of compensation include impressive

  • shift differentials - $4/ hr evening, $5/ hr night, and $4.25/ hr weekend
  • shift differential as applicable for hours worked.

Additional components of compensation may include

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 911 Call Center Triage Only - 2 years experience in an Emergency Room setting or Psychiatric Nursing setting. Required 911 Call Center Triage Only - Community nursing experience. Preferred Licenses & Certifications Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois.

Required Bi-annual CPR certification. Required Must possess a current, valid driver’s license issued by the individual’s state of residence. Upon Hire Required Specialty certification in area of concentration.

Preferred 9th Floor Only: ACLS certification within two years of hire. 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. Job Description (ADN) Job Description (BSN) Job Description (MSN) UW Northern Illinois benefits

What's around it?

In Rockford, IL

Rockford, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$985/mo
Household income
$54,752/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Rockford, IL

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