Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice - Emergency Department - Night (Hiring Immediately)

Hourly Pay Range: $37.25 - $57.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Job Description

Endeavor Health is currently conducting a comprehensive review of our compensation structure. The new minimum for this role will be adjusted to $37.25 base pay hourly rate beginning with the second paycheck in October 2026.

Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice - Emergency Department - Night

Ready to take your nursing career into the Emergency Department?

Our Emergency Department Transition to Practice Program at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst provides experienced nurses with the education, clinical support, and structured learning needed to build confidence and expand their emergency nursing skills.

Whether you’re an acute care nurse looking to transition into the ED or an early-career ED nurse ready to strengthen your practice, this program offers an opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful difference for patients when they need care most.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice - Emergency Department - Night
• Location: Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst, IL
• Hours: Full time – 36 hours per week, night shift (7p-7a)
• Transition Program Schedule: Classroom education is scheduled during day shift hours

What you will do:

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Use critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess patients, recognize changes in condition, and prioritize care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Monitor patient progress and accurately document assessments, interventions, and relevant clinical observations.

• Respond effectively to changing patient needs in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Appropriately delegate tasks while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment focused on patient safety, quality, and exceptional care.

What you will need:

• License: Current professional Nursing Licensure in the State of IL required.
• Education: Associate degree or higher in Nursing; If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date.
• Certification: CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required. The following certifications may be completed during the Transition Program and are required within three months of starting the position:
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• Experience: One year of acute care nursing experience is required; candidates with 6-9 months of ED specific experience interested in growing within our program are encouraged to apply.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, weekend, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (for eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website () to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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