Registered Nurse Pediatrics Nights

$34.50 - $55.20 hourly rate (placement within the range depends on experience, internal equity, and collective bargaining agreements for union positions).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while protecting you from unexpected life events. For details, visit our Benefits page.

Northwestern Medicine is backed by a community of purpose‑driven colleagues dedicated to world‑class care. You’ll join top clinical talent and contribute to medical innovation alongside Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, maintaining a culture of equity and service.

Grow your career with training, mentorship, educational support and student‑loan repayment.

We provide flexible work options, a reimbursable Well‑Being Fund, and a Total Rewards package that supports your overall well‑being.

Volunteer opportunities and workforce‑led resource groups enhance inclusive change.

From discovery to delivery, help us shape the future of medicine.

• $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)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual employee salary increase and incentive bonus
• Paid time off and holiday pay

Hours:

7 p – 7 a with every third weekend rotation.

The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects the mission, vision and values of NM, abides by the Code of Ethics and Compliance Program, and meets all relevant policies, procedures, regulations and accreditation standards.

As a clinically competent, registered professional nurse, you’ll prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care for acutely ill patients using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. You will interact with patients, significant others, and health‑team members while maintaining ANA standards.

• Collect and analyze data, identify expected outcomes, develop and implement individualized plans, coordinate care delivery, and evaluate progress toward outcomes.
• Direct care and determine the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in direct patient care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff; create documented plans that focus on outcomes and communicate decisions.
• Participate in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
• Evaluate and document patient responses to interventions in the health record and individually adjust the plan of care based on findings.
• Use evidence, including research findings, to guide practice decisions.

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 within three years of first day in a clinical nurse role.

Preferred

• Experience in a specific clinical area
• Preference for Emergency Room and Pediatric Emergency Room settings
• Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS)
• Emergency Communications Registered Nurse
• Certified Pediatric Nurse
• Certified Emergency Nurse

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate based on 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 offered a position, you must complete an authorization and disclosure form. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis and comply with all applicable laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

AI tools may be used in some parts of the candidate review process for this position, but all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position may be eligible depending on the job family.