The Rush University System for Health Temporary Employee Program (RUSHTEP) Registered Nurse is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills.
Posted Sep 30
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts · 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)
Unit and setting
Emergency Department · Hospital Department: Emergency Department
License
RN license Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.Current Illinois RN license
Term
Permanent Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)Part time, 0.5 to 0.89 FTE
Do you qualify?
License
Current Illinois RN licenseCurrent State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.Check your license
Certification
Current BLS certificationMaintain current BLS certification.
Education
Baccalaureate nursing degree or higherEarned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher
Experience
2 years direct nursing care experience2 Years of Direct Nursing Care Experience
Also asks
Epic experienceEpic Experience Required
Also asks
Communication skills to lead and teachCommunication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
Also asks
Ability to interact effectively in difficult situationsAbility to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Also asks
Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard, and examine specimens, images or reportsAbility to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports.
Top of Illinois staff payIllinois staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1,652 postings.
Pay reviews
Pay set by education, experience, skills, internal equity and market data
Pay reviews
Offers vary by circumstances of each caseOffers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
The role and schedule
Charting
Epic
Day to day
Participates in data collection for unit quality, research and evidence-based activitiesParticipates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
Day to day
Uses system-wide resources to support decisions and actionsUtilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
Day to day
Recognizes patterns of patient problems and initiates actionRecognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
Day to day
Shares current evidence-based information with peersCommunicates current evidence-based information with peers.
Day to day
Builds caring, therapeutic relationships with patients and families
Day to day
Collaborates with other disciplines and services for patients and familiesCollaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
Day to day
Holistically assesses physical and psychosocial needsUtilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
Day to day
Prioritizes care for complex patientsDemonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
Day to day
Recognizes changes in patient status and seeks resourcesRecognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
Day to day
Uses medical devices safely and effectivelyDemonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
Day to day
Implements medication administration policiesDemonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
Day to day
Assesses patient safety needs and applies risk-reduction strategiesAssesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
Day to day
Individualizes teaching plans for patients and familiesIndividualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Day to day
Provides education to staff and students on the unitDemonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
Day to day
Demonstrates beginning leadership skills in patient careDemonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
Day to day
Delegates effectively and consistentlyDelegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
Day to day
Accountable for own professional practice and annual goalsDemonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress towards achievement of annual goals.
Details
13-week assignment$65.00 per hour; 13 Week Assignment
Details
Walking throughout the Medical Center and standing or walking most of the shiftAbility to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
Details
Lifting or carrying 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some over 300 lbs.Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
Details
Procedures with injury risk and exposure to infectious materials and strong chemical agents
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
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7.52 hours_per_patient_dayTotal RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 7.52 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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19.29 hours_per_patient_dayTotal RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 19.29 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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10.2 hours_per_patient_dayTotal Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 10.20 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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21.12 hours_per_patient_dayTotal Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 21.12 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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3.61 percentPercentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 3.61 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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4.87 percentPercentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 4.87 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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96.39 percentPercentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 96.39 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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95.13 percentPercentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 95.13 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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14.52 percentRN Turnover Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2025: 14.52 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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19.35 percentRN Turnover Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2025: 19.35 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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4.2 percentRN Vacancy Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2026: 4.20 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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4.6 percentRN Vacancy Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2026: 4.60 %Critical Care unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.
Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)
Shift: Shift 4
Work Schedule
12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $65.00 per hour; 13 Week Assignment
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary
The Rush University System for Health Temporary Employee Program (RUSHTEP) Registered Nurse is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RUSHTEP Registered Nurse identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RUSHTEP Registered Nurse continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information
Required Job
Qualifications
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
Epic Experience Required
2 Years of Direct Nursing Care Experience
Maintain current BLS certification.
Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher
Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports.
Preferred Job
Qualifications
Physical Demands
Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Competencies
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities
Job
Responsibilities
Evidence based interventions
Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
Relationships and caring
Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
Critical thinking
Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
Technical expertise
Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Leadership
Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress towards achievement of annual goals.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Historic residential enclaves like the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and the Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District are known for Prairie School houses, Queen Anne Victorians, and Craftsman bungalows, while the Hemingway District and Downtown Oak Park offer apartment and condominium living steps from train stations. Directly to the west, neighboring Forest Park offers a connected alternative with a comparable streetcar-suburb fabric, shared CTA access, and a lively commercial dining district along Madison Street.
Getting around+Transit connectivity is among the strongest in the Chicago suburbs, with both the CTA Green Line and Blue Line providing direct rail trips into the Chicago Loop in roughly 20 to 30 minutes, alongside the Metra Union Pacific West (UP-W) line for fast regional transit. Driving into downtown Chicago or nearby medical centers relies primarily on the Eisenhower Expressway (Interstate 290) along the southern village boundary, though local vehicle ownership carries strict village overnight on-street parking rules and permit requirements.
Transit connectivity is among the strongest in the Chicago suburbs, with both the CTA Green Line and Blue Line providing direct rail trips into the Chicago Loop in roughly 20 to 30 minutes, alongside the Metra Union Pacific West (UP-W) line for fast regional transit. Driving into downtown Chicago or nearby medical centers relies primarily on the Eisenhower Expressway (Interstate 290) along the southern village boundary, though local vehicle ownership carries strict village overnight on-street parking rules and permit requirements.
Outdoors+Local greenspace revolves around central spots like Scoville Park and the manicured grounds of Cheney Mansion and Pleasant Home, with cycling tours organized through Pedal Oak Park. Just beyond village boundaries, outdoor recreation extends along the Des Plaines River trail network, Trailside Museum, the multi-county Illinois Prairie Path, and preserves like Wolf Road Prairie.
Local greenspace revolves around central spots like Scoville Park and the manicured grounds of Cheney Mansion and Pleasant Home, with cycling tours organized through Pedal Oak Park. Just beyond village boundaries, outdoor recreation extends along the Des Plaines River trail network, Trailside Museum, the multi-county Illinois Prairie Path, and preserves like Wolf Road Prairie.
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Oak Park functions as Chicago's quintessential 'urban suburb,' set nine miles west of the Loop with leafy residential streets, historic architecture, and genuine transit autonomy. For relocating healthcare workers, commuting into Chicago's downtown hospitals or west-suburban facilities is straightforward thanks to dual CTA Green and Blue Line service, the Metra Union Pacific West line, and Interstate 290. Housing is celebrated for historic integrity, featuring the world's highest concentration of Frank Lloyd Wright structures alongside renovated Queen Anne Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, and modern condos in the Hemingway District. Daily routines center on walkable retail strips along Lake and Marion Streets, marked by spots like Spilt Milk, Léa French Cafe, and Kribi Coffee, plus seasonal events like Thursday Night Out. While public education through District 97 and OPRF High School is a regional draw, newcomers must prepare for tangible tradeoffs: high municipal property taxes, rigorous on-street overnight parking restrictions, and the need to examine neighborhood borders block by block.
