Ascension·Hoffman Estates, Illinois
The Registered Nurse administers direct care during pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and recovery phases while coordinating with the clinical team. They are responsible for monitoring patient status, documenting care, and ensuring safe discharge and handoff procedures.
$39.75 - 56.11 per hour How you'll make an impact in this role Administers direct nursing care across pre-procedure preparation, intra-procedure moderate sedation monitoring, and PACU recovery in strict accordance with hospital policies and procedural protocols. Serves as the primary clinical hub coordinating physicians, anesthesia, pathology, and support staff to carry out orders, process specimens, and maintain seamless procedural workflows. Continuously monitors and documents patient status, communicates critical updates via SBAR, and evaluates post-sedation discharge readiness to ensure safe patient handoffs and clear home-care education. What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or jobtransfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire. What additional requirements you'll need 1 year direct care in endoscopy or procedural area, ED or ICU or 3 years medical surgical experience.
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Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Candidates must hold a current Illinois Registered Nurse license and BLS certification. A minimum of one year of direct care experience in endoscopy, procedural areas, ED, or ICU is required, or three years of medical-surgical experience.
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.