JOB SUMMARY

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – CCU
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Rotating
Visa Sponsorship: Available to eligible applicants

Purpose:
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the CCU will deliver safe, effective, and culturally-competent care for patients ranging from adolescents to adults, with life-threatening medical-surgical conditions. Responsibilities include conducting complex assessments, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care using critical thinking and evidence-based practices. The role also involves administering high-intensity therapies and providing continuous nursing surveillance. Adherence to ANA Professional Practice Standards and active participation in quality improvement activities are essential.

Reporting to: Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direction: Assist with scheduling, assigning, and coordinating work. Guide, instruct, and mentor team members in their tasks, although the role does not involve formal supervisory responsibilities. Serve as a team leader or “lead” role informally.

Materials Responsibility: Limited responsibility for material resources such as supplies and equipment. Errors in this area have limited impact.

Key Relationships:

• Co-workers and health system employees
• Outside agencies and healthcare providers
• Patients, families, and significant others
• Physicians, medical staff, and volunteers

POSITION SPECIFICATION
Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing
Licensure/Registration: Must be a Registered Nurse in Illinois; Registered Nurse in Iowa within 1 year
Experience: Less than 1 year of experience required
Specialized Training: Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, PALS required. Critical care certification and a Baccalaureate in Nursing are preferred
Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills are essential due to the nature of interactions, which are often sensitive or complex. Ability to handle difficult situations with professionalism and empathy is required.

Working Conditions:
Routine exposure to adverse environmental conditions including physical hazards, health, and safety risks. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn. Exposure is limited to 70% or less of the workday.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $32.25 – $49.00 per hour
• Actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, education, and other factors.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Trinity Health, one of the largest not-for-profit Catholic healthcare systems in the U.S., values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our workforce reflects a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and talents. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team is key to providing equitable care to those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.