Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care
Position Summary
Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Take your nursing career to the next level in a high-acuity setting. As a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) at Decatur Memorial Hospital, you’ll deliver advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide expert-level nursing care to critically ill patients, ensuring rapid response and precise interventions.
- Perform comprehensive assessments and collaborate with physicians to implement complex treatment plans.
- Monitor patients closely, administering medications, IV fluids and advanced life-support interventions as needed.
- Operate and manage advanced life-support equipment for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Offer compassionate support to patients and families, providing education and guidance during critical moments.
- Foster seamless coordination among healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Stay at the forefront of critical care nursing through continuous education and hands-on experience.
Why Join Us?
At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being, and career growth with:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Continuing education opportunities
- Life insurance and voluntary benefits
- Mental health services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption assistance
- Local and national discounts
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver specialized nursing care following ICU protocols and best practices.
- Assess, stabilize and manage patients with life-threatening conditions.
- Administer medications, IV therapies and advanced clinical interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ensure accurate documentation of treatments, patient responses and critical changes.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety regulations and professional standards.
- Participate in ongoing training, certification and professional development.
Location:
This position is based at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care.
Recruiter:
Jessica Brown, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Brown.Jessica@mhsil.com
Required Experience
Who We’re Looking For:
A skilled critical care nurse who thrives in high-pressure environments, demonstrates excellent clinical judgment and prioritizes patient safety.
Education, Licensures & Certifications:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Licensed RN in Illinois
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- ACLS and PALS certification required per policy
Experience:
- Critical care, ICU, or emergency nursing experience preferred
- Strong ability to manage high-acuity patients and complex care situations