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Night Shift ICU Nurse, Doctor's Hospital
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Night Shift ICU Nurse, Doctor's Hospital
BJC HealthCare•Chicago, IL
This week
Full-timeOffice
Company
BJC HealthCare
Location
Chicago, IL
Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
full time
Work Location
office
BJC HealthCare•Chicago, IL
This week
Full-timeOffice
Company
BJC HealthCare
Location
Chicago, IL
Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
full time
Work Location
office
Job Description
Provide high-quality critical care nursing services during night shifts in the Intensive Care Unit at Doctor's Hospital, ensuring patient safety, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with physicians to deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes.
Full Description
Join BJC HealthCare as a Night Shift ICU Nurse at Doctor's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where you will deliver exceptional critical care to patients requiring intensive monitoring and treatment. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technologically advanced environment where your clinical expertise directly impacts patient outcomes during overnight hours.
In this role, you will be responsible for continuous patient assessment, medication administration, ventilator management, and responding to rapid changes in patient condition. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, and other nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans. Documentation of patient status, maintaining accurate medical records, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards are essential components of daily responsibilities.
Required qualifications include an active Registered Nurse license in Illinois, Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred, and minimum two years of critical care or ICU experience. BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory, with CCRN certification highly desirable. Candidates must demonstrate strong clinical judgment, ability to work independently during night shifts, and excellent communication skills for effective team collaboration.
Essential skills include advanced cardiac monitoring, critical thinking under pressure, proficiency with electronic health records systems, and the ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously. Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive medications, and post-operative care will be advantageous.
BJC HealthCare is a leading nonprofit healthcare organization committed to improving the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care. We foster a supportive work environment that values professional development, work-life balance, and employee wellness.
Benefits include competitive night shift differentials, comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plans with employer matching, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, and opportunities for career advancement within the organization. Employees also enjoy wellness programs, employee assistance services, and recognition programs that celebrate outstanding performance.
Growth opportunities include pathways to charge nurse positions, clinical nurse specialist roles, and leadership development programs. BJC supports certification preparation, offers mentorship opportunities, and provides access to continuing education conferences and specialized training in critical care nursing.
Key Skills
Critical Care NursingPatient AssessmentVentilator ManagementACLS CertificationElectronic Health Records
