Join Resurrection Medical Center as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Stepdown Unit, where you will deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients recovering from complex surgical procedures. This full-time position in Chicago, Illinois offers an excellent opportunity for nursing professionals who thrive in a dynamic acute care environment focused on post-surgical recovery and patient stabilization. Key Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs and patient conditions following surgical interventions, administering medications and treatments as prescribed, collaborating with surgeons and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, educating patients and families on recovery processes and discharge instructions, documenting all nursing assessments and interventions accurately in electronic medical records, responding promptly to changes in patient condition and initiating emergency protocols when necessary, maintaining a safe and sterile environment while adhering to infection control standards, and participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes. Required Qualifications include an active Registered Nurse license in the state of Illinois, graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications, and a minimum of one year of acute care or surgical nursing experience. Strong assessment skills, proficiency in electronic health record systems, and excellent communication abilities are essential for success in this role. Skills required include advanced patient monitoring techniques, post-operative wound care management, medication administration expertise, critical thinking and clinical judgment, effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, patient and family education capabilities, time management and prioritization, and a commitment to evidence-based nursing practice. Resurrection Medical Center is a leading healthcare institution in Chicago dedicated to providing exceptional medical services and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff. The organization values professional development and offers comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation packages, health insurance options, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement programs. Growth opportunities include access to continuing education courses, specialty certifications, leadership development programs, and potential advancement into charge nurse or clinical educator positions within the organization.