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Inpatient RN, Observation

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026

About the role

Work Schedule

90% FTE, full-time. Evening/Night shift, 3 12-hour shifts (1900-0730) per week, weekend/holiday rotation. You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program. Required
Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required

Work Experience

No minimum experience required.
911 Call Center Triage Only - 2 years experience in an Emergency Room setting or Psychiatric Nursing setting. Required
911 Call Center Triage Only - Community nursing experience. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. Required
Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
Must possess a current, valid driver’s license issued by the individual’s state of residence. Upon Hire Required
Specialty certification in area of concentration. Preferred
9th Floor Only: ACLS certification within two years of hire. Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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