Registered Nurse ICU

Your future role at a glance

Location: Chicago, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph


Department: Critical Care

Schedule: Night shift | PRN

Salary range: $56.00 - $59.00 per hour

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Provide direct, patient-centered care to critically ill patients, closely monitoring vital signs, managing complex interventions, and responding promptly to changes in condition.
• Implement and monitor individualized care plans, accurately documenting patient status and communicating updates to the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate care with physicians, specialists, and support staff to ensure seamless treatment, patient safety, and effective discharge planning.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• One year RN ICU experience

Equal employment opportunity employer


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Responsibilities

• Provide direct, patient-centered care to critically ill patients, closely monitoring vital signs, managing complex interventions, and responding promptly to changes in condition.
• Implement and monitor individualized care plans, accurately documenting patient status and communicating updates to the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate care with physicians, specialists, and support staff to ensure seamless treatment, patient safety, and effective discharge planning.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.