Registered Nurse (Emergency Department) - Nights (PRN, Full Time, Part Time)
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AHS Vista LLC
Waukegan, IL, US
Summary
The Registered Nurse will assess, triage, and treat patients in a fast-paced emergency department while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. They are responsible for administering treatments, monitoring patient conditions, and documenting care accurately in electronic medical records.
Job Description
ED Nurse
Available Shift: Night
Available FTE: Full Time, Part Time, PRN (PRN requires 2 years of experience in an emergency department)
36 - 55/hr - Based on experience + $5 Night Shift Differential
Job Summary:
Vista Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Emergency Department (ED) team. As an RN in our ED, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. You will assess, triage, and treat patients with a wide range of medical conditions, ensuring their safety and well-being while collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, triage, and prioritize patient care based on acuity and clinical needs.
- Administer medications, treatments, and procedures according to hospital protocols and physician orders.
- Provide critical interventions for trauma, cardiac, and other life-threatening emergencies.
- Monitor patients' conditions, recognize changes, and respond appropriately.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Work collaboratively with physicians, paramedics, and other healthcare providers to deliver coordinated patient care.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Uphold patient safety, infection control, and emergency response procedures.
Qualifications:
- Current RN license in the State of Illinois (or compact state eligibility).
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (Emergency Department or Critical Care preferred).
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work night shift
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Why Join Vista Medical Center?
- Competitive salary and shift differentials.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment with advanced technology and resources.
Vista Health System is a community-focused healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality, accessible care to individuals and families throughout Lake County. Through its acute care hospital, outpatient centers, and Vista Physician Group clinics, Vista delivers a comprehensive range of medical services supported by skilled physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
Vista Medical Center East is a Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to a full-service Cardiac Catheterization Lab, providing advanced emergency, cardiac, and critical care services close to home. Our specialty services span primary care, women’s health, oncology navigation, pulmonology, cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, general surgery, and rehabilitation, ensuring patients receive coordinated and continuous care within our system.
Our goal is to focus on the primary health needs of our community to best serve the individuals and families who rely on us. We operate through a multi-disciplinary, patient-centered care model that emphasizes collaboration, communication, and continuity. Primary care providers, specialists, nurses, care navigators, rehabilitation teams, and supportive services work together to coordinate treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs, offering guidance and compassionate support from diagnosis through recovery and long-term wellness.
We extend our impact in the community through partnerships that address health and wellness needs, bridge gaps in care, and improve access to essential services. Through coordinated resources, education, and referral pathways, Vista works alongside local organizations to strengthen community health and well-being.
Guided by compassion and a shared commitment to patient well-being, Vista Health System continues to care for our community with dignity, respect, and a consistent focus on healing and support.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Waukegan, Illinois
Vista Health System is a community-focused healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality, accessible care to individuals and families throughout Lake County. Through its acute care hospital, outpatient centers, and Vista Physician Group clinics, Vista delivers a comprehensive range of medical services supported by skilled physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
Vista Medical Center East is a Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to a full-service Cardiac Catheterization Lab, providing advanced emergency, cardiac, and critical care services close to home. Our specialty services span primary care, women’s health, oncology navigation, pulmonology, cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, general surgery, and rehabilitation, ensuring patients receive coordinated and continuous care within our system.
Our goal is to focus on the primary health needs of our community to best serve the individuals and families who rely on us. We operate through a multi-disciplinary, patient-centered care model that emphasizes collaboration, communication, and continuity. Primary care providers, specialists, nurses, care navigators, rehabilitation teams, and supportive services work together to coordinate treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs, offering guidance and compassionate support from diagnosis through recovery and long-term wellness.
We extend our impact in the community through partnerships that address health and wellness needs, bridge gaps in care, and improve access to essential services. Through coordinated resources, education, and referral pathways, Vista works alongside local organizations to strengthen community health and well-being.
Guided by compassion and a shared commitment to patient well-being, Vista Health System continues to care for our community with dignity, respect, and a consistent focus on healing and support.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Waukegan, Illinois
