New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) | ADMU- Admission Discharge Unit

Advocate Health is seeking a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) for the Admission Discharge Unit (ADMU), a 14-bed adult medical-surgical observation and inpatient unit. This role is ideal for nurses beginning their career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong teamwork and high patient turnover. You will provide direct patient care, engage in professional governance, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Clinical Setting

ADMU is a 14-bed adult medical-surgical observation and inpatient unit characterized by short patient stays and rapid turnover. The unit operates in a high-energy, collaborative environment supported by strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care while engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures
• Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety
• Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed
• Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution to foster team collaboration
• Delegate appropriately to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and assess patients relative to their age-specific needs
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where providing client nursing services
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in computer functions including email, electronic records, and digital platforms

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies
• Ability to push/pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
• Ability to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Schedule and Compensation

• 36 hours per week
• Benefits eligible
• Pay range: $38.20 - $57.30 per hour
• Sign-on bonus available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for benefits programs may depend on your FTE or employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.). Please ask a recruiter for more information during an interview.

Important Note

Atrium Health is currently unable to provide permanent residency sponsorship for new graduate RN positions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization.