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Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery Transition Program - Nights

Endeavor Elmhurst Hospital is delighted to offer a Special Care Nursery Nurse Transition Program.

Posted Oct 1

Shift and hours
Nights, 7 pm - 7:30 am · day shift for transition program hours · day and night shifts for precepted shifts Hours: Nights, 7 pm - 7:30 am Transition program hours are day shift Precepted shifts may be on day and night shift36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Special Care Nursery (Level 2E) · Hospital Our Special Care Nursery is a Level 2E with 10 beds and single room setup.
License
RN license Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensureIllinois Registered Nurse licensure
Term
Starts Jan 18, 2027 · Permanent Full Time: 36 hours/ weekFull Time

Do you qualify?

License
Illinois Registered Nurse licensure Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure Check your license
Certification
BLS through AHA Current BLS through AHA
Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within six months of start date into positionAfter hire · within six months of start date
Education
Associate Degree or higher in Nursing
Experience
1 year of inpatient RN experience Minimum 1 year of inpatient RN experience required

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.
Pay differential
Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions) Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
Extra pay
shift, on call, holiday and more based on employee's jobFor eligible positions
Bonus
incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsfor select positions
Pay reviews
determined by candidate expertise and years of experience, among other factors $37.25 - $57.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Pay reviews
annual increases based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • BenefitsCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • BenefitsVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • BenefitsTuition ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement
  • BenefitsFree ParkingFree Parking
  • BenefitsWellness Program Savings PlanWellness Program Savings Plan
  • BenefitsHealth Savings Account OptionsHealth Savings Account Options
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsRetirement Options with Company MatchRetirement Options with Company Match
  • BenefitsPaid Time Off and Holiday PayPaid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • BenefitsCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesCommunity Involvement Opportunities
  • Premium pay
  • Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

The role and schedule

Day to day
employs critical thinking, assesses condition, recognizes changes, plans/evaluates care, monitors progress, records observations Employs critical thinking skills, assesses patients’ condition, recognizes changes, plans and evaluates care, monitors patients’ progress, and records pertinent observations.
Day to day
delegates appropriate patient care tasks to other staff Delegates appropriate patient care tasks to other staff.
Day to day
functions as a team member to fulfill unit goals Functions as a team member to fulfill unit goals.
Unit size
10 beds Our Special Care Nursery is a Level 2E with 10 beds and single room setup.
Hours stated
Nights, 7 pm – 7:30 am
On call
On-call rotation
Start
January 18, 2027 Start Date: January 18, 2027
Travel
Elmhurst Mother/Baby or Baby RNs in Labor & Delivery and/or Edward NICU Required Travel: Elmhurst Mother/Baby or Baby RNs in Labor & Delivery and/or Edward NICU

Support on this unit

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

Orientation
16-week transition-to-practice program
Your preceptor
A preceptor is assigned to you During this program, candidates will train with a nurse preceptor for 16 weeks and will have dedicated education time.

The workplace

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Parking
Free Parking Free Parking

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What ongoing unit support is included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

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Hourly Pay Range

$37.25 - $57.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

  • Position: Special Care Nursery Registered Nurse Transition Program
  • Location: Elmhurst, IL
  • Full Time: 36 hours/ week
  • Hours: Nights, 7 pm – 7:30 am
  • Transition program hours are day shift
  • Precepted shifts may be on day and night shift
  • Required Travel: Elmhurst Mother/Baby or Baby RNs in Labor & Delivery and/or Edward NICU
  • Start Date: January 18, 2027

What you will do

  • Endeavor Elmhurst Hospital is delighted to offer a Special Care Nursery Nurse Transition Program. Our Special Care Nursery is a Level 2E with 10 beds and single room setup. This program is for experienced nurses who have a desire to transition into the Special Care Nursery. During this program, candidates will train with a nurse preceptor for 16 weeks and will have dedicated education time.
  • Provides professional nursing care according to the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act, and hospital policies and procedures. Employs critical thinking skills, assesses patients’ condition, recognizes changes, plans and evaluates care, monitors patients’ progress, and records pertinent observations. Delegates appropriate patient care tasks to other staff. Functions as a team member to fulfill unit goals. The following are general characteristics of this job, although duties may vary by assigned unit or shift.

What you will need

  • Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1, 2021)
  • Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
  • Current BLS through AHA
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within six months of start date into position
  • Minimum 1 year of inpatient RN experience required

Benefits (For full time or part time positions)

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

What's around it?

In Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,975/mo
Household income
$149,644/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Elmhurst, IL

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