BJC HealthCare·Alton, Illinois
Provides direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation within a 12-bed medical/surgical ICU. Responsibilities include developing individual care plans and educating patients and families on illness management.
Are you an RN interested in growing your career at an amazing BJC Health Community Based Hospital?
Apply today as a ICU Registered Nurse at Alton Memorial Hospital!
Not Benefits Eligible 12 Hour Shifts - 7:00-7:00 Shift Differentials for Nights/Weekends/Holidays BSN Differential Additional Preferred Requirements Prior ICU or Critical Care Experience Preferred Accept ADN/BSN/MSN Candidates BJC Career Ladder The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St.
Louis area.
This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.
Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.
Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area.
Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital.
Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.
Intensive Care is a medical/surgical 12 bed unit with capability to handle medical emergencies/hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management of the adult patient.
Critical Care Physician management is available on consult for primary physicians if req
Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.
Benefits: and Legal Statement
Requires a Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree and a valid RN license. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing and prior ICU or critical care experience are preferred.
Market context
In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.