Registered Nurse Neurosciences Intermediate Full Time Nights $3000 Sign on Bonus
About the role
CDH Neuro Intermediate (3B) is a 24‑bed neurosciences unit providing care to patients requiring medical and surgical treatment of acute neurological and spine disorders. Neurological conditions include acute and stable traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, stroke, spinal injury, seizure, and acute inflammation or infections of the CNS. Neurosurgical patients include aneurysm repair, CSF leaks & lumbar drains, post‑op neurosurgical and spinal patients. The unit is proud to rank in the country’s top decile for patient satisfaction.
The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This clinically competent, registered professional nurse prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The role requires effective interaction with patients, significant others, and health‑team members while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.
Schedule
- Full‑time nights: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am
- Rotating weekends required
Sign‑on bonus
$3,000 sign‑on bonus. Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible. Exception: new‑graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical RN position at NM may be eligible.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for acutely ill neuroscience patients
- Prescribe and delegate nursing interventions within scope of practice
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members
- Maintain ANA standards of professional nursing practice
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team
- Adhere to NM Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, and all regulatory/accreditation standards
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in a clinical nurse role
- Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with others
- Strong analytic abilities
Preferred qualifications
- Neuro nursing experience
Benefits
Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well‑being, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. Detailed benefits information is available at https://jobs.nm.org/benefits. Refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine eligibility for this posting.