Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical/Step Down ICU - Variable

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Crystal Lake, Illinois

$34 - $52/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 5 days ago

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical/Step Down ICU - Variable · $34 - $52/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+2% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Crystal Lake, Illinois ($33.78/hr)

20 similar openings in the Crystal Lake area · median $32.00/hr

$17.50/hr · p10p90 · $91.47/hr

this role: $34.45/hrmedian $33.78/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Crystal Lake, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 51st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 2% above the Crystal Lake, Illinois median for nursing roles.

The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to standards of care. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized patient care plans while ensuring patient safety.

OVERVIEW Provides direct patient care by assessing patients, administering medications and treatments, and developing individualized care plans. Works closely with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality care while educating patients and families and documenting their care.

Schedule

36-hours per week
SHIFT: Variable

Essential duties and responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws practice act.

Documents according to standards of care.

Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.

Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and or clinic policy including patient and family instruction.

Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.

Utilizes clinical expertise and guidance to other units’ departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.

Utilizes critical thinking regarding patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.

Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions and peer review process.

Education and/Or experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.

May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)

Certification/Licensure
Licensed as an RN in state of practice
Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days
Other certification(s) per unit requirements. For example : ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP

Other skills and abilities: May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

Pay range

$34.45 - $51.68

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a valid RN license in the state of practice. An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required, while a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred, along with CPR/BLS certification.

associate degree
bachelor degree
Documentation
Critical thinking
Nursing process
Clinical expertise
Medication administration
Performance improvement
Patient safety
Patient assessment
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient care planning
Peer review
Shared governance

Benefits

Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Well-being programs
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
On-demand pay
Paid caregiver leave
Certification reimbursement
FSA/HSA options
Financial education

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $34 - $52/hr
Location: Crystal Lake, Illinois
Posted: Sep 3, 2026
Application: Employer website

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