Registered Nurse; RN - Critical Care

Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care - $25,000 Sign on Bonus

Job Location:

US-IL-Decatur

Min Pay: USD $30.23/Hr.

Max Pay: USD $48.37/Hr.

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Take your nursing career to the next level in a high-acuity setting. As a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) at Decatur Memorial Hospital, you’ll deliver advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes.

• Provide expert-level nursing care to critically ill patients, ensuring rapid response and precise interventions.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and collaborate with physicians to implement complex treatment plans.
• Monitor patients closely, administering medications, IV fluids and advanced life-support interventions as needed.
• Operate and manage advanced life-support equipment for patients with complex medical conditions.
• Offer compassionate support to patients and families, providing education and guidance during critical moments.
• Foster seamless coordination among healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Stay at the forefront of critical care nursing through continuous education and hands-on experience.

At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being, and career growth with:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Continuing education opportunities
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Mental health services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption assistance
• Local and national discounts

A skilled critical care nurse who thrives in high-pressure environments, demonstrates excellent clinical judgment and prioritizes patient safety.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Licensed RN in Illinois
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• ACLS and PALS certification required per policy

• Critical care, ICU, or emergency nursing experience preferred
• Strong ability to manage high-acuity patients and complex care situations

• Deliver specialized nursing care following ICU protocols and best practices.
• Assess, stabilize and manage patients with life-threatening conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies and advanced clinical interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure accurate documentation of treatments, patient responses and critical changes.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety regulations and professional standards.
• Participate in ongoing training, certification and professional development.

This position is based at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care.

Jessica Brown, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner