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Registered Nurse- Float

Mercy Medical CenterAurora, IllinoisPosted Oct 28, 2026

Compensation

$35 - $53 /hr

Type

Full-time

Location

Aurora, Illinois

Posted

Oct 28, 2026

Requirements Summary

Candidates must hold a current state RN license and possess BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. A minimum of one year of acute care hospital experience is strongly preferred, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is desired.

Core Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across multiple units. They must communicate clinical changes to physicians and provide guidance to other nursing personnel while maintaining professional standards.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentNursing processAcute carePatient careClinical documentationBLSACLSPALSPhysician communicationDiagnostic study interpretationPatient educationConfidentiality

Company Information

  • Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
  • Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
  • Type: Nonprofit
  • Specialties: Cancer Care, Othopedics, Women's Health, and Digestive Health and Liver Disease

Full Job Description

Bonus Amount 10,000 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview • Department: Nursing Float • Schedule: Full time days, 7:00am - 7:30pm, 3-12-hour shifts • Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center • Location: Aurora, IL, 60506 • Sign on bonus: Up to $10,000.00 Minimum one year acute nursing experience strongly preferred. Responsibilities The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Float RN can be assigned to two (2) or more units based on need and will maintain competency to practice in all units. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The RN also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care. The RN is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to assigned patients on an assigned unit. She/he/them communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current and valid state RN License 2. Current BLS (ARC/AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. Current ACLS (ARC/AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 4. Current PALS (ARC/AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Minimum of one year experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting preferred. 6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. 7. Able to float to two (2) or more units and maintain competency within assigned areas. 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/ Pay Transparency Mercy Medical Center 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 $53.38. 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. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal 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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