UW Health
Inpatient RN, Observation
UW Health is hiring an Inpatient RN, Observation in Rockford, IL, United States. Posted September 22, 2026.
Job at a glance
- Company
- UW Health
- Location
- Rockford, IL, United States
- Pay
- $36 – $60
- Workplace
- On-site
- Sector
- Customer Support
- Posted
- September 22, 2026
About the job
You may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!
Work Schedule
90% FTE, full-time. Evening/Night shift, 3 12 HOUR (1900-0730) SHIFTS PER WEEK, HOLIDAY AND WEEKEND ROTATION.
You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital.
Additional components of compensation may include:
Evening, night, and weekend shift differential Overtime On-call pay
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance Annual wellness reimbursement Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs! Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development Strong shared governance structure Commitment to employee voice
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program. Required
- Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required
Work Experience
- No minimum experience required.
- 911 Call Center Triage Only - 2 years experience in an Emergency Room setting or Psychiatric Nursing setting. Required
- 911 Call Center Triage Only - Community nursing experience. Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
- Must possess a current, valid driver’s license issued by the individual’s state of residence. Upon Hire Required
- Specialty certification in area of concentration. Preferred
- 9th Floor Only: ACLS certification within two years of hire. Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Additional Information
- Job Identification: 51831
- Job Category: Registered Nurse (non-mgmt)
- Locations: 1401 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61104, US
- FTE: 0.9
- Pay Range: $36.26 - $59.97 / hr