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Job description
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Med SurgPrimary Charge
Location: Dixon, Illinois
Schedule: Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shifts | 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Weekend Requirement: Typically every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: Typically every other holiday
Pay Range: $37.75–$54.63 per hour
Night Differential: +$4.00 per hour
Weekend Differential: +$3.25 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 with a two-year commitment
Relocation Assistance: May be available and discussed during the interview process
Job Overview
A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experiencedRegistered Nurse – Med Surg PrimaryCharge toprovide both direct patient care and clinical leadership on the night shift in Dixon, Illinois.
This role is ideal for an experienced Med-Surg RN who is ready to serve as a primary clinical resource for the unit, coordinate nursing workflow, support staff, and help maintain safe and efficient patient care throughout the shift.
Candidates must have at least two years of nursing experience and previous relief charge experience . New graduates are not being considered for this position.
Responsibilities
Serve as the Primary Charge RN and provide clinical leadership during assigned shifts
Coordinate patient assignments based on acuity, staffing, and nursing competency
Support and guide RNs, Patient Care Technicians, and other members of the nursing team
Assist with patient flow, admissions, transfers, and discharge coordination
Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding patient-care concerns and changing conditions
Communicate significant patient, staffing, or operational concerns to the House Supervisor and appropriate leadership
Provide direct nursing care to Medical-Surgical patients as needed
Complete comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing reassessments
Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing plans of care
Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments according to physician orders
Monitor patients for clinical changes and initiate appropriate interventions
Care for patients with common diagnoses including:
NSTEMI
COPD
Pneumonia
Sepsis
Acute kidney injury
Other acute medical and surgical conditions
Monitor telemetry patients and review rhythm strips during the shift
Collaborate with monitor technicians regarding cardiac rhythm findings
Coordinate care with physicians, nursing leadership, respiratory therapy, PCTs, and other interdisciplinary team members
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and adherence to nursing standards
Assist with staff problem-solving, prioritization, and escalation of clinical concerns
Float to ICU, Emergency Department, or behavioral health areas only when appropriate experience and competency are present
Perform additional nursing and charge responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Required
Current Registered Nurse license appropriate for practice in Illinois
Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience
Previous relief charge or charge nurse experience
Medical-Surgical nursing experience
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification prior to start
Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and decision-making skills
Ability to coordinate staff assignments and unit workflow
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to support and mentor nursing staff during the shift
Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in fast-paced clinical situations
Ability to work 12-hour night shifts
Availability for rotating weekends and holidays
Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Two or more years of acute-care Medical-Surgical nursing experience
Previous formal Charge Nurse experience
Telemetry experience
ICU or Emergency Department experience
Previous leadership, preceptor, or mentoring experience
New graduates are not being considered for this position.
Department Information
Medical-Surgical units with: 23 beds on one floor
14 beds on an additional floor
Typical RN-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:5 , occasionally up to 1:6
Patient Care Technician coverage of approximately 1:8
House Supervisor support available
Telemetry monitoring with dedicated monitor technicians; RNs review and sign off on rhythm strips
RNs are not routinely required to titrate critical-care drips
No routine on-call requirement
Low census may occur but is uncommon
Floating outside Med-Surg is based on the RN's prior experience and demonstrated competency
Benefits & Incentives
$20,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year employment commitment
Competitive compensation based on experience
$4.00 per hour night differential
$3.25 per hour weekend differential
Relocation assistance may be available based on individual circumstances
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement savings programs
Paid time off
Continuing-education and professional-development opportunities
Nursing leadership and career advancement opportunities
Employee wellness and assistance programs
If you are an experienced Med-Surg RN with charge experience who is ready to take on greater leadership responsibility while remaining clinically involved in patient care, we would love to hear from you.
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Worksite address
dixon, IL, 61021, US
Who can apply
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