Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care

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

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

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