RN - Med/Surg - R4

About the Team

At Carle Health, nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. Our organization includes eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with over 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and communities.

Our hospitals, including Carle Foundation Hospital and Carle Health Proctor Hospital, hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We are also developing the next generation of healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school.

About the Role

This position is based on a Medical-Surgical unit with 15 beds (flexible up to 20), serving an adult population over 17 years of age with a variety of diagnoses in semi-private rooms. The unit is fast-paced and cares for medically complex patients, relying heavily on strong communication and supportive teamwork to ensure both patient success and staff satisfaction.

In this role, you will partner with a multidisciplinary team to manage a patient load of 1:5 to 1:6. Your day will involve assessing patients, administering medications, managing IVs, and utilizing specialized equipment such as wound vacs, telemetry monitors, and tube feeding pumps. You will be responsible for developing and modifying care plans, conducting bedside shift reports, and ensuring patient safety through fall precautions and isolation protocols. The environment demands critical thinking to identify changes in patient status and effective time management to facilitate quick admissions and discharges.

Hiring Process & Application

To apply, external applicants must have at least one year of RN experience. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates. The role requires a Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in Illinois. While Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required within one year.

Equal Opportunity

Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability. We participate in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.