UChicago Medicine·Chicago, Illinois
The staff nurse manages patient-centered care by assessing needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team. They also assume charge nurse responsibilities and provide support to peers to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse in our 4C Cardiology/Observation department at our Hyde Park campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. In the Cardiology/Observation Unit, we provide exemplary teamwork, fast paced environment, and opportunity for growth. By joining our team you’ll experience a wide variety of patients that will keep you learning, engaged, and excited about the work you do. You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care.
A staff nurse is a registered professional nurse (RN) who manages patient centered care that is outcome directed. Patient centered care principles and professional nursing practice standards provide the foundation for the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided. The staff nurse assumes the primary responsibility and accountability for all patient care personally provided and that provided by those directly under her/his supervision.
• BSN degree or higher
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899.
We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual.
To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other.
We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward.
If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you.
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Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers]
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers/benefits].
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing and a current Illinois RN license. Additionally, applicants are required to possess an active BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
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.
