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Ascension·Chicago, Illinois
Registered Nurse Specialty Float · $56 - $59/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 749 posted nursing roles in Chicago, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 78th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 53% above the Chicago, Illinois median for nursing roles.
Deliver expert-level nursing care across high-acuity environments including ICU, ED, and Telemetry while monitoring patient conditions. Act as a central coordinator for the healthcare team to ensure seamless and well-coordinated patient transitions.
$56.00 - $59.00 per hour How you'll make an impact in this role Dynamic Clinical Agility: Deliver expert-level nursing care across high-acuity environments, including ICU, ED, and Telemetry. You will adapt seamlessly to diverse patient populations, implementing and monitoring complex care plans while executing physician orders with precision and clinical autonomy. Real-Time Assessment & Action: Serve as the critical link in patient safety by monitoring, recording, and communicating rapid changes in patient condition. You’ll leverage your specialty expertise to assess needs on the fly and ensure every intervention aligns with the highest standards of evidence-based practice. Multidisciplinary Leadership: Act as the central coordinator for the healthcare team, bridging gaps between disciplines to ensure seamless, well-coordinated patient transitions. 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 obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Requires a diploma from an accredited school of nursing and a valid Registered Nurse license. Must have at least 1 year of nursing experience in the ED and ICU.
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.
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.