RN - Critical Care (PCCU) - Days

Registered Nurse PCCU – Medical ICU (Open Heart Surgery and Neurosurgery Pods)

Hourly Pay Range: $36.00 - $55.80 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Location & Schedule

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Full‑Time: 36 hours per week

Hours: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm with every third weekend and rotating holiday track

Required Travel: May float to other adult inpatient units as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute patient care plans to meet expected outcomes, revising interventions systematically.
• Conduct patient assessment and collect health data in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate care plans and patient data to patients, families, physicians and team members, ensuring appropriate documentation.
• Individualize patient and family teaching based on a comprehensive assessment of learning style, barriers, and cultural background.
• Solve problems and provide psycho‑social support.
• Assist technical staff with contrast injections, venipuncture, drug administration, oxygen therapy, and IV management.
• Participate in performance‑improvement activities and nursing research; apply evidence‑based practice.
• Conduct daily wound, ostomy and skin‑care rounds; monitor effectiveness of treatment plans.
• Assist in the transportation of acutely ill patients.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and other institutional policies.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (or higher). Associate degree holders must complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing within five years of employment (effective September 1, 2021). RN Diploma holders are grandfathered if the position start date is prior to September 1, 2021.
• Active Illinois State Nursing License.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
• 1 year of ICU or emergency department experience.
• 1 year of radiology nursing experience.
• 1 year of wound/ostomy experience.
• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN).

Benefits

• Premium pay for eligible employees.
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Medical, dental, vision, pet, and health savings account options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Wellness program savings plan.
• Retirement options with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Community involvement opportunities.

EEO Statement

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.