Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg, ICU, ED & More | Deaconess Illinois

Join Our Deaconess Illinois Nursing Team!

Deaconess Illinois Medical Center is seeking compassionate, skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional, patient-centered care and want to work in a collaborative, supportive environment, this is the place for you!

We are currently hiring across multiple specialties and will work with you to find the best fit for your experience, interests, and career goals.

Available Specialties:

• Medical/Surgical
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Emergency Department (ED)
• Neuro
• Orthopedics
• Wound Care
• Surgery

Flexible Scheduling Options:
Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN/Supplemental
Day | Evening | Night Shifts

Position Overview

As a Registered Nurse at Deaconess Illinois, you will provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. You’ll play a critical role in improving patient outcomes and supporting our mission of advancing the health and well-being of our community.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Illinois or compact state)
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Red Cross) required upon hire
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience preferred

Unit-Specific Certifications (Required or Obtained Within Designated Timeframe)

• ICU / Critical Care:
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required
• Critical Care certification (CCRN) preferred
• Emergency Department (ED):
• ACLS, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), and TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required
• ENPC preferred
• Medical/Surgical & Ortho:
• ACLS preferred (may be required within 6–12 months)
• Neuro:
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification preferred but not required.  
• ACLS preferred
• Wound Care:
• Wound Care Certification (WCC) or equivalent highly preferred
• Surgery / Procedural Areas:
• ACLS required
• Moderate Sedation competency as applicable

Compensation

• Staff RN: $31.25 – $46.88/hour
• PRN RN: $35 – $45/hour
• Shift Differentials:
• Nights: +$7/hour
• Weekends: +$2/hour

Float pool and internal contract opportunities available.

Incentives & Bonuses

• Shift incentives for evenings, nights, and weekends
• Performance-based bonus opportunities (eligibility and details discussed during hiring process)

Benefits & Perks

We’re committed to supporting your professional growth and personal well-being:

• Flexible scheduling options
• Tuition reimbursement & educational assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Payactiv – access your earnings when you need them
• Career advancement opportunities across the Deaconess system
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement plans

Explore All Benefits: https://www.deaconess.com/dil-benefit-guide