Registered Nurse- Intermediate Care Full-time Days

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Be part of our critical care team in this fast-paced step-down unit with low staff-to-patient ratios. There is an opportunity to work with the CVICU team and care for complex cardiac patients as well.  Schedule is based on 12-hour shifts with an every third weekend rotation. Telemetry/ICU experience and ability to read EKG’s is preferred but will consider enthusiastic learners. General Medical floor experience in a hospital setting will also be considered.

The registered professional nurse assumes accountability for the nursing care of a patient. The nurse performs the primary functions of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of his/her patients.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current RN licensure in the State of Illinois.
• BSN within 3 years of hire.
• Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Must be competent in basic nursing and computer skills.
• Minimum 1 year of Telemetry experience.

Preferred:

• BSN is preferred.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.