Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

. Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeCrystal Lake • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $36 - $56 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing compassionate and culturally sensitive nursing care, utilizing the nursing process for assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Holds a valid RN license in Illinois and possesses essential certifications such as CPR/BLS, with a commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based practice.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed RN In IllinoisADN Or BSN DegreeMinimum 2 Years ExperienceCPR/BLS CertificationACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP Certifications

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCare PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationEvidence-Based PracticePatient EducationCritical ThinkingPerformance ImprovementDocumentation StandardsSupervision Of Nursing Staff

Soft Skills

Compassionate CareCultural SensitivityMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseCPR/BLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationPEARS CertificationNRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Holistic Nursing CareClinical SettingPatient SafetyPatient ExperienceShared GovernanceProfessional Nursing ContinuumUnit PracticePeer Review Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting
Works three 12-hour shifts on nights with rotations
Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members
Administers prescribed medications and treatments according to approved techniques, policies, standards of care, and Illinois law
Performs assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care
Documents according to standards of care
Develops and executes individualized patient care plans, including patient and family instruction
Participates in performance improvement, shared governance, professional nursing continuum, unit practice, and peer review activities
Provides clinical guidance to other units and departments
Uses critical thinking regarding patient safety and patient experience and escalates issues appropriately
Develops innovative plans of care and patient-family education methods
Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration for patient and family education
Mentors and precepts new employees
Supports continuous learning and develops or revises evidence-based practice guidelines
Supervises nursing support staff as appropriate, including training, assigning work, performance appraisal, and problem resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred
Minimum of 2 years experience required
Licensed as an RN in Illinois
Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days
Other certification(s) per unit requirements, such as ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP
May include color blind test per department guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities