Registered Nurse; RN - Acute Care

Position Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, IL. Full‑time position, night shift. Salary: $30.23 – $48.37 per hour. Up to $20,000 sign‑on bonus.

• Provide expert nursing care, performing assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Administer medications, IV therapies and treatments with precision and adherence to physician orders.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Lead and coordinate care by supervising LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks, ensuring a secure and supportive patient environment.
• Play an active role in quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of best practices.

• Deliver direct patient care in accordance with hospital policies and clinical standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, infection control guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Support patient and family education to promote informed healthcare decisions.
• Assist in onboarding and training new nurses and students.
• Participate in professional development, continuing education and hospital‑wide quality initiatives.

• Current RN license in Illinois (required).
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required within one year of hire.
• New graduates and experienced RNs welcome.
• Clinical Ladder levels:
• Clinical Nurse I: 0–12 credits, BSN preferred.
• Clinical Nurse II: 13–24 credits with evidence of performance across two categories, BSN preferred.
• Clinical Nurse III: 25–35 credits with performance across three categories, BSN or 30+ years of experience required.
• Clinical Nurse IV: 36+ credits with performance across three categories, BSN or MSN enrollment/completion required.

Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, IL. Part of the Memorial Health network of care.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Continuing education opportunities
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Mental health services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption assistance
• Local and national discounts
• Memorial Childcare
• Pet insurance
• Employee wellness programs

A compassionate nurse who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, values teamwork and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.