Registered Nurse

Iroquois Memorial Hospital & Resident Home·Watseka, Illinois

$35 - $49/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 10 days ago

Practice for this role

Registered Nurse · $35 - $49/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+25% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Watseka, Illinois ($28.00/hr)

17 similar openings in the Watseka area · median $28.00/hr

$16.00/hr · lowesthighest · $55.00/hr

this role: $35.00/hrmedian $28.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Watseka, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 76th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 25% above the Watseka, Illinois median for nursing roles.

The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages in the Progressive Care Unit. Responsibilities include administering treatments, responding to emergencies, and maintaining department readiness in accordance with hospital policies.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to work in our Progressive Care Unit.

Status: Full Time, Nights

Schedule: 6pm-6:30am

Summary/Objective

Utilizes the nursing process to provide care to patients of all age groups (infancy through geriatrics), and with all types & degrees of severity of illness or injury.

Practices in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, and hospital & department policies, procedures & standards.

Participates in performance improvement efforts.

Maintains a clean, well organized department in a constant state of readiness with adequate supplies, equipment checks & housekeeping tasks.

Maintains competence through required in-services & other continuing education.

Requires on call, weekend & holiday rotation and the flexibility to work all shifts when needed.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Administers IV’s, medications and treatments.

2. Responds appropriately to emergencies.

3. Evaluates patient response to interventions & acts accordingly.

4. Maintains the department in a constant state of readiness.

5. Communicates effectively with peers, health team members, patients, visitors & others.

6. Communicates patient information as required for continuum of care.

7. Transcribes physician orders.

8. Usage of the computer system.

9. Implements charges.

10. Maintains confidentiality.

11. Demonstrates good radio technique.

12. Familiarity with SOP’s.

13. Issues appropriate orders.

14. Records report on the written log.

15. Provides a positive clinical experience for EMT’s.

16. Collects forensic specimens.

17. Filing mandated reports.

18. Knowledge of laws/regulations as they pertain to emergency nursing.

19. Resolves problems and supports the unit team.

20. Adapts to change and maintains a positive working attitude with others.

21. Awareness of proper infection control.

22. Teaches patients and/or significant others & shares knowledge with EMT’s or students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Illinois RN license and possess current hospital experience or be a recent nursing graduate. The role requires the ability to function effectively in stressful situations and obtain CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

professional certificate
Communication
Critical thinking
Patient education
Nursing process
Infection control
Medication administration
Relationship management
Emergency response
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient evaluation
Clinical documentation
Ethical practice
IV administration
Forensic specimen collection

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401k

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $35 - $49/hr
Location: Watseka, Illinois
Posted: Sep 1, 2026
Application: Employer website

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