Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care - $32-48 per hour

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care for a northern Illinois nursing job in East Alton, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Intermediate Care Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Role Highlights Open to ADN, BSN, and MSN candidates Day shift schedule: (3) 12‑hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Up to a $15,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible external candidates Shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays BSN differential Comprehensive benefits, including PTO accrual starting Day 1 and parental leave BJC RN Career Ladder supporting competency‑based advancement and professional growth while remaining at the bedside A culture of connection and recognition through BJC Connections Groups, BJC Bravo peer recognition, and the Thrive well‑being program Overview The telemetry unit is a 32‑bed unit, with all private rooms. Patients are under continuous cardiac monitoring with clinical conditions that need closer observation and care. Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care. Responsibilities Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post‑treatment home care needs and medication administration. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development. Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assesses patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population‑specific needs. BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's – Nursing Experience: None Supervisor Experience: None Licenses & Certifications: RN Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree – Nursing (less than 2 years) Benefits and Legal Statement Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance *Not all benefits apply to all jobs Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr