Registered Nurse Medical Care Center Nights

Job Overview

Registered Nurse – Medical Care Center, Full Time, Nights (7:00 pm – 7:30 am) with rotating weekends. 3,000 sign‑on bonus. External candidates must have at least one year of experience to qualify for the bonus.

CDH Medical Care Center (4 A / B / C) – 72‑bed unit serving adult general medical and medical oncology patients. Adult medical patients are predominantly admitted with gastrointestinal disorders, heart or lung conditions ranging from acute to chronic, plus metabolic disorders, infectious processes, skin integrity and neurological or circulatory impairments. Patients age 18 – geriatric.

• Provide nursing care in accordance with clinical protocols and scope of practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Assess patient condition, document findings, and administer medications and treatments.
• Participate in unit and hospital quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Serve as educator for patients, families, and new staff.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Strong interpersonal and analytic skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others
• Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment.

• Experience in specific clinical area (e.g., medical oncology, general medical)
• Experience in Emergency Room or Pediatric Emergency Room
• Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS)
• Emergency Communications Registered Nurse
• Certified Pediatric Nurse
• Certified Emergency Nurse

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Well‑Being Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

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 on the job family.