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Internal Registry - RN - Emergency Services

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee is a community hospital.

Posted Sep 21 · Applications close Sep 21, 2027

Shift and hours
Nights
License
RN licenseCurrent and valid state RN License.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current and valid state RN License.
Certification
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
Current ALS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 60 days upon hire and maintain current.
Experience
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Preferred

Certification
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

What it pays

Against similar roles
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.

The workplace

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St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee
Community Hospital

You would be applying to St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, a community hospital serving Kankakee and the towns around it. In 2026 Forbes listed it among the country’s Top Hospitals and as the only Five-Star Overall honoree in Kankakee County…

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Your fit

On your path

Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.

Original listing

Posted on St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee’s careers page.

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Overview Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Location: Kankakee Department: TelemetryStatus: Temporary Internal Registry (Full-Time .9)Shift: Night Shift

Compensation

$60.00 per hour (Flat Rate)

Assignment Details

The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks; however, staffing needs will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted based on operational requirements. Responsibilities The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.

The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. They communicate 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. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

  • Current and valid state RN License.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current ALS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 60 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

  • ECRN or MICN certificate required within 12 months of hire and maintained current
  • EDAP certified facilities: Completion of required annual education
  • Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Trauma designated facilities: Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) required within 12 months of hire and maintain. Non-trauma facilities, TNCC preferred.

Pay Transparency St. Mary's Hospital – Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $60. 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 Temporary 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?

In Kankakee, IL

Kankakee, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent
$1,023/mo
Household income
$47,514/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Kankakee, IL

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