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Registered Nurse
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Evanston, IL, 60202
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 4 January 2026
Overview
• Department: Med/Surg
• Schedule: Nights, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts
• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital
• Location: Evanston, IL 60201
• Sign on Bonus: Up to $10,000
Responsibilities
Registered Nurse – Med Surg & Telemetry Unit
Our Med Surg & Telemetry Unit is more than just a floor—it’s a launchpad for your nursing career. Here, you’ll gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of patient conditions, develop critical thinking skills, and build the confidence you need to transition into specialty areas like ICU, ER, or Cardiac Care.
Why Choose Our Team?
- Skill Development: You’ll master core nursing skills, telemetry monitoring, and learn to manage complex cases—giving you a strong foundation for any future specialty.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team that values learning, teamwork, and professional growth.
- Career Path Opportunities and Development: We proudly have a "Grow Your Own" program that allows our nurses to explore other units and positions. Many of our nurses successfully transition into advanced roles and specialty units after building their experience here. To our New Grad Nurses, we offer a residency program.
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver safe, compassionate patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Monitor patients on telemetry and respond promptly to changes in condition.
- Communicate effectively with physicians and the care team about diagnostic results and patient status.
- Educate patients and families, empowering them to participate in their care.
- Collaborate with other nursing personnel while maintaining high standards of care.
What We’re Looking For:
- A graduate nurse with a passion for learning and growing.
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to changes in patient condition.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
4. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
5. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
6. Ventilator Management experience preferred.
7. Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred.
8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Pay Transparency
Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
NightsEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
Evanston's healthcare environment, combined with Prime Healthcare Services’ night schedule, means you'll adapt to a community with diverse patient needs during overnight hours. Night shifts from 7p-7a at St. Francis Hospital offer exposure to critical med/surg and telemetry cases, demanding sharp vigilance and teamwork in a quieter yet intense setting.
Illinois hospitals, including Prime Healthcare Services, often prioritize certifications such as ACLS and BLS due to acute care demands. Additionally, basic arrhythmia interpretation is commonly required within the first month of hire, reflecting the region’s emphasis on cardiology monitoring skills for med-surg nurses.
A Registered Nurse typically manages comprehensive patient care, including assessments, telemetry monitoring, and care planning, whereas a Registered Nurse Assistant focuses on supportive tasks like basic patient care and monitoring under RN supervision. RNs also hold licenses and certifications enabling autonomous clinical decisions.
Prime Healthcare’s med/surg & telemetry role offers a solid foundation in acute care, preparing nurses for specialties like ICU or cardiac care. Their 'grow your own' program and nurse residency foster skill advancement and internal mobility, making this RN position a launchpad for long-term professional growth.
Registered Nurses at Prime Healthcare St. Francis Hospital typically earn between $35.35 and $53.58 hourly, factoring in experience and credentials. This rate is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package covering PTO, 401k, health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and flexible voluntary benefits tailored to individual needs.
Prime Healthcare emphasizes a collaborative atmosphere with a strong focus on learning and professional development. Compared to other Evanston hospitals, their med/surg & telemetry unit offers structured mentorship and residency programs, fostering a supportive environment for both new grads and experienced nurses.
RNs in this unit juggle continuous patient monitoring, quick responses to telemetry changes, and complex case management. They must communicate effectively with physicians and families while balancing fast-paced environments, requiring adaptability and critical thinking to maintain high-quality, compassionate care.
Evanston’s healthcare market is moderately competitive, with Prime Healthcare Services actively recruiting for night shift RNs due to specialized med/surg needs. Candidates with acute care experience, certifications like ACLS, and telemetry skills stand out, though the facility’s strong growth initiatives create ongoing opportunities.
Yes, Prime Healthcare provides a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for Registered Nurses working nights at St. Francis Hospital, reflecting their commitment to attract skilled nurses for 12-hour overnight shifts in Evanston’s med/surg & telemetry unit.