CT Scan RN – Casual Rotating Shifts

The salary range for this position is $34.50 - $55.20 hourly. Placement within this range depends on relevant experience, internal equity, and for union positions, collective bargaining agreement rules.

Note: External ADN candidates are not considered for this RN opening. Internal employee ADN candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Assess and record patient status and identify care needs upon admission or point of care entry.
• Organize assessment health data so it is accurate, complete, and accessible.
• Identify problems that need immediate attention.
• Validate diagnoses with patient, family, and other health‑care team members.
• Document diagnoses in a manner that facilitates determination of expected outcomes and plan of care.
• Initiate problem list at admission and update as needed, incorporating principles of age‑specific care into the patient’s plan of care.
• Document that the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient and family.
• Begin discharge plans at admission; consult with patient, family, and health‑care team regarding discharge plan.
• Identify patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay.
• Arrange conferences with patient, family, and other health team members when indicated to plan care.
• Prioritize and organize nursing interventions that are evidence based and reflect established standards of care.
• Provide individualized, mutually agreeable patient and family education founded on evidence‑based practice and research guidelines.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Review consistently the patient’s health data to keep the plan of care updated.
• Ensure that revisions to the plan of care are systematic, ongoing, and driven by measurable realistic goals.
• Document the patient’s progression toward identified outcomes.
• Identify unmet outcomes and provide direction for continuity of care.
• Reassess nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
• Communicate with patient, family, and health‑care team members regarding patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care.
• Collaborate with patient, family, and health‑care team regarding the patient’s progress and plan of care.
• Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings or conferences for feedback from peers.
• Make appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care.

• 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 a clinical nurse role
• Additional requirements for the Emergency Room: ACLS, PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year of hire
• Additional requirements for the Pediatric Emergency Room:
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support, TNCC within one year of hire
• Additional requirements for Non‑Invasive Cardiology: ACLS

• Experience in specific clinical area
• Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS)
• Emergency Communications Registered Nurse Certified
• Pediatric Nurse Certified
• Emergency Nurse Certified

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We do 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.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position. All employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section .org/benefits for more information.

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.