Company Description Sign-on Bonus for experience Nurses For Full time nights 1-2 years experience- $3,000 2 plus years of experience up to $7500 --Internal transfers and new grad hires are not eligible for a sign-on bonus- At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description Sign-on Bonus for experience Nurses For Full time nights 1-2 years experience- $3,000 2 plus years of experience up to $7500 --Internal transfers and new grad hires are not eligible for a sign-on bonus- Central DuPage Hospital has three stepdown, intermediate units All time and part time positions are available! Surgical Intermediate Care Unit (2A)
- 26-bed unit designed to provide treatment, care, and service to adult patients with acute medical, surgical and cardiac conditions specializing in complicated surgeries.
- Patient population will include but are not limited to esophagectomies, whipples, surgical-oncology cases, high-volume liposuction, multi-level spinal fusions, and vascular cases. Other opportunities for this unit will be any surgical patients that require a medication drip that is not appropriate for the medical-surgical inpatient unit.
- This unit will also be open to medical step-down and overflow patients to enhance hospital throughput.
- Direct care of the 2A patients will be provided by registered nurses with an ideal ratio of 1:3-4 patients for step down level of care.
CDH Cardiac Intermediate (3A)
- 26 bed cardiac step-down unit that is part of Northwestern Medicine's prestigious Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI)
- As part of BCVI, we are able provide the same advanced cardiac care normally only available at a major academic medical center, but in a suburban setting.
- Our unit cares for patients with a variety of cardiovascular diagnoses, including post cardiac surgeries and procedures.
- We are proud to be in the country's top decile of patient satisfaction for over 8 years!
- Cross training opportunities to the Telemetry Department
CDH Neuro Intermediate (3B)
- 24 bed neurosciences unit providing care to patients requiring medical and surgical treatment of acute neurological and spine disorders
- Neurological conditions include acute and stable traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, stroke, spinal injury, seizure, and acute inflammation or infections of the CNS. Neurosurgical patients include aneurysm repair, CS leaks & lumbar drains, post-op neurosurgical and spinal patients.
- We are proud to be in the country's top decile of patient satisfaction!
CDH Med/Surg Intermediate (3C)
- 26 bed fast paced, high acuity Intermediate Medical Surgical Unit
- Highly engaged staff active in shared governance and committed to multidisciplinary rounds at the bedside
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--Internal transfers and new grad hires are not eligible for a sign-on bonus- Qualifications Required: - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate with others
- Strong analytic abilities
- *Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role.
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Preferred: - Experience in Stepdown units highly recommended
- Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room
- Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS)
- Emergency Communications Registered Nurse
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- Certified Emergency Nurse
Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.