Registered Nurse, Experienced RN Medical Surgical

Job Description

As a Nurse at Lurie Children’s, you will be at the heart of our pediatric care team, making a difference each day by supporting other nursing staff in compassionate and top-quality patient care.

At Lurie Children’s we understand that caring for kids takes more than medicine. From diagnosis through treatment, it requires compassion and understanding that kids do best when they get to be kids. With a team of world‑renowned pediatric experts and kid‑friendly care, there’s a reason we’re ranked the #1 children’s hospital in Illinois.

• BSN, RN or higher. ASN permitted if willing to return to school for BSN within 2 years of hire.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Illinois, active and in good standing.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in clinical nursing.
• 1 year pediatric experience, plus 1 year inpatient acute care/hospital setting experience strongly preferred.
• Charge or preceptor experience is a plus.

• Full Time – Night Shift: 7 p‑7 a, 12‑hour shifts and every other weekend.

• 8‑10 weeks (first week is hospital orientation)
• Orientation will be on all shifts, beginning on day shifts
• Hands‑on experiences within orientation hours
• Mandatory classes include PALS, ACLS, PPE training

• Our Voice – Black Nurses of Lurie resource and empowerment
• ASCEND Program – Advancement ladder with pay raises as you advance
• Committees – Retention and Recruitment, Staffing and Scheduling, Informatics, Research, Preceptor, Mass Casualty Preparedness, Education, Policy and Procedure, etc.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, there are numerous opportunities for advancement as well as continuing education, grand rounds, free e‑learnings, on‑site master’s degree programs, scholarship programs, BCEN voucher programs, conference reimbursement and more! You tell us where you want to be in your career, and we will help you get there!

Bachelor's Degree:
Nursing (Required)

$37.00–$61.05 hourly

For full‑time and part‑time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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