Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Compensation: $33.50-50.25 per hour
Shift: Night Shift

Find Your Team. Make a Difference Every Night.

Not all night-shift roles are the same—and not all teams feel like home. If you're looking for a place where your voice is heard, your team has your back, and leadership is right there beside you, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Deaconess Illinois is seeking a compassionate and confident Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Emergency Department team at our rural hospital. This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys variety, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and is comfortable responding to a wide range of patient needs in a fast-paced emergency care environment.

As an Emergency Department RN, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess by providing high-quality, patient-centered care to patients and families in our community.

What You'll Do

• Assess, triage, and prioritize patients based on the urgency of their medical needs.

• Provide nursing care to patients experiencing a variety of illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.

• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to provider orders and established protocols.

• Recognize changes in patient conditions and respond quickly to urgent and life-threatening situations.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

• Perform and assist with emergency procedures as needed.

• Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately.

• Provide education, reassurance, and emotional support to patients and their families.

• Promote a safe environment while following hospital policies, clinical standards, and patient safety practices.

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.

• At least one year of previous clinical experience preferred.

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and focused in high-pressure situations.

• Physical stamina and emotional stability to meet the demands of emergency nursing.

Required Certifications

The following certifications are required upon hire:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association or Red Cross.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS/ALS) – American Heart Association or Red Cross.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association or Red Cross.

• START/JumpStart certification must be obtained within six months of hire or transfer.

Preferred Certifications:

• Emergency Communication Registered Nurse (ECRN).

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

• Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).

Compensation & Incentives

• Hourly compensation: $33.50-$50.25.

• Eligible for evening/night and weekend shift incentives based on company policies and applicable job codes.

• Potential performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility requirements and established performance metrics.

Additional details regarding shift incentives and bonus eligibility will be provided during the interview process or upon hire.

Why Join Deaconess Illinois?

We believe in retaining and supporting our top talent by creating work environments that encourage professional development and personal success.

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