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UChicago Medicine Illinois statewide Posted 5/21/2026

Registered Nurse (RN), ICU - Full-Time, Day

Nursing job in Stone Hedge Manor, IL

38–$60/hrest.
Days · 12-hour shiftsRN licenseicu
Pay

$38–$60/hr

Setting

School / Hospital ICU / Hospital

Shift

Days · 12-hour shifts

License

RN license

Benefits

Vision, Sign-on bonus

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Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse in the Critical Care/ICU unit. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Eligible for a Sign-on Bonus up to $15,000 With the leadership of the Manager, the Registered Nurse functions as an interactive resource in clinical nursing and professional practice. The Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and performing direct nursing care for patients, utilizing concepts of the nursing process, serving as resource, preceptor, mentor, and leader for physicians, professional peers, and other fellow employees, and providing participative supervision to the Patient Care Team in collaboration with the Patient Manager. Essential Job Functions

  • Collaborates closely with physicians to assess, design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the patient’s plan of care and the patient’s outcomes
  • Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide complex nursing skills and delegates tasks to other Care Team members according to unit-specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served as delineated in the Patient Care Centers Scope of Care
  • Responsible for and monitors the quality of patient care and patient satisfaction Accurately and independently pursues professional development opportunities Assumes responsibility for assure the daily operations of the Patient Care Center are effectively and efficiently maintained
  • Works within the accepted service standards and supports the Vision of Ingalls Hospital
  • Works in partnership with other patient care team members and proactively identifies and provides for the individual patient, family, and physician needs exceeding their expectations, and employing appropriate customer relations
  • Knows, follows, and actively supports the philosophy, mission, and Vision of Ingalls Hospital Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care Observes and adhere to all corporate compliance requirements and communicate issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan Required Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an associate’s degree in nursing or higher
  • Must hold a current RN Licensure State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or valid temporary permit to practice nursing in the State of Illinois Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Must have acute care or related experience providing nursing care to patients within at least the last five years Preferred Qualifications
  • Completion of basic ECG class within one year of employment, successfully challenges basic ECG final examination if experienced in cardiac monitoring
  • Completion of critical care course within one year of employment or, current CCRN certification, or successfully challenges critical care exam if experienced in critical care
  • Completes advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) program within one year of employment and maintains certification Completes code leader program within two years of employment Completes Sheath removal class within two years of employment Once ACLS is obtained completion of NIH Certification within one year Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9)

Shift: Days (12-hour shifts) Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: Critical Care/ICU CBA Code: NNU We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities [ UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine [

Location & Routes

  • Base city: Stone Hedge Manor, IL

Benefits & Bonuses

  • Vision
  • Sign-on bonus

Hiring Process

  1. Apply — Submit your application online
  2. Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
  3. Background check — Standard employment and license verification
  4. Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role

Requirements

License Required

Active RN license required.

Experience

1–2+ years of ICU/critical care experience.

Certifications

BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.

Frequently asked questions

  • What ICU experience do I need?

    Most ICU roles require 1–2 years of recent critical-care experience. Travel ICU contracts typically expect 2+ years. New grads can apply to ICU residency programs offered by many hospitals.

  • Which certifications are required?

    BLS and ACLS are required. CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is preferred and often comes with a pay differential.

  • What does the schedule look like?

    Most ICU positions run three 12-hour shifts per week — either days (7a–7p) or nights (7p–7a) — with weekend and holiday rotations.

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Nursing Jobs in Stone Hedge Manor, IL

Stone Hedge Manor is a working healthcare town: Northwestern Medicine, Rush, Advocate Health, and University of Chicago drive consistent demand year-round. Most nursing openings around Stone Hedge Manor, Illinois fall into three buckets — staff hospital roles, per diem and PRN shifts, and travel/agency assignments tied to ER, ICU, oncology, and travel nurse roles.

Whether you want a steady staff schedule in Stone Hedge Manor or per diem flexibility across Illinois, the mix of Northwestern Medicine, Rush, Advocate Health, and University of Chicago keeps demand steady. RNs with active Illinois licensure and 1+ year of acute-care experience tend to clear the highest pay around Stone Hedge Manor, Illinois.

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