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Registered Nurse (RN) - Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - 1775 Dempster St

You'll work on a 25-bed unit with telemetry, medical, surgical and cardiac patients, plus ventilator patients.

Posted Oct 15

Shift and hours
7p-7a nights Full time; 7p-7a36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit requiring telemetry monitoring related to medical, surgical or cardiac-related issuestelemetry patients with medical, surgical or cardiac issues
License
RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRegistered Nurse license from the state where you practice
Term
Per Diem Full time; 7p-7aFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse license from the state where you practice Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Certification
ACLS within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association and ACLS within 6 months of hire
Education
Graduate of an accredited or approved nursing program Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Experience
1 year minimum medical/surgical nursing experience Requires 1 year minimum of Medical/Surgical nursing experience to be considered

Preferred

Experience
Ventilator experience Vent experience highly desired

What it pays

Extra pay
Shift and on-call premium pay Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
Pay reviews
Pay set within the range by qualifications, skills, experience and training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Pay reviews
Annual raises based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • BenefitsBenefits eligibleBenefits Eligible: Yes
  • BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent careFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • BenefitsAdoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • BenefitsDefined contribution retirement plan with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

The role and schedule

Patients
ventilator patients also requiring ventilator support
Unit size
25-bed unit 25-bed unit that provides nursing care to a wide scope of diverse patient populations
Weekends
Every other weekend Work Every other weekend, and every other holiday.
On call
On-call rotation
Holidays
Every other holiday
Details
686-bed hospital Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital

The workplace

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for 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?
Build questions for this role

Original listing

Posted on Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation’s careers page.

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Department
34414 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Nursing: 3CE
Status
Full time
Benefits eligible
Yes
Hou rs per week
36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Work Every other weekend, and every other holiday.

Pay Range

  • $38.20 - $57.30
  • Registered Nurse (RN) – Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit
  • Park Ridge, IL
  • Full time; 7p-7a

Where You Will Work

25-bed unit that provides nursing care to a wide scope of diverse patient populations requiring telemetry monitoring related to medical, surgical or cardiac-related issues or also requiring ventilator support in our Magnet-designated, level 1 trauma, teaching hospital. Excellent nursing culture and exposure to patients with diverse and complex medical issues to build the skills and knowledge and grow in your nursing career.

We’re Looking For

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association and ACLS within 6 months of hire Requires 1 year minimum of Medical/Surgical nursing experience to be considered Vent experience highly desired

What You’ll Do

As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center. Advocate Lutheran General offers innovative services, advanced technology and holds national recognition for achievements in quality patient care. Five-time Magnet Designee by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Accolades include

  • 50 years of CARF accreditation for inpatient rehabilitation
  • Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award
  • Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News and World Report
  • FACT Accreditation for the Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program
  • Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals
  • Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • New 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
  • New 12-bed Clinical Decision Unit

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.

You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters.

Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Ready to Take the Next Step

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Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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