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Inpatient RN - Belvidere PACU

UW Health·Belvidere, Illinois

$36 - $60/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide nursing care in the PACU, including cross-trained duties in Pre-op, Post-op, and Phase 2 recovery. Ensure patient safety and care from admission until the last patient is discharged.

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts. Department hours of 5

00am-8:00pm or until last patient is discharged. Staff will be cross trained for Pre op, Post op and Phase 2 recovery. You will work at UW Health Belvidere Hospital 1625 S State St

Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime: On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
  • Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
  • Strong shared governance structure
  • Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program. Required
  • Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required
  • Work Experience
  • Float Pool Only – Cardiac Tele or Critical Care experience. Preferred
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. Required
  • Bi-annual CPR certification. Required
  • Specialty certification in area of concentration. Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

[https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=13944&entityid=3&p=UWH] Job Description (BSN) [https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=13967&entityid=3&p=UWH] Job Description (MSN) [https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=13978&entityid=3&p=UWH]

UW Northern Illinois benefits [https://legacy.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/1-benefit-information/Total Rewards at UW Health UWNI 2.pdf]

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current Illinois RN license and CPR certification. High school diploma or equivalent is required, and specialty certification or critical care experience is preferred.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Critical Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Patient Discharge
  • Pre-operative Care
  • Post-operative Care
  • Phase 2 Recovery
  • Cardiac Telemetry

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement
  • Retirement Plan
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paternity Leave
  • On-site Day Care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$36 - $60/hr
Location
Belvidere, Illinois
Posted
May 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

UW Health

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Salary listed on 443 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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