Job Title Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Location Monticello, IL | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Full-Time | Permanent | Onsite Key Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing reassessments of patients across the lifespan; develop, implement, update, and evaluate individualized patient care plans • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with provider orders, nursing standards, and hospital policy, maintaining competency in IV therapy, blood product administration, and infusion monitoring • Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition; assist with stabilization and transfer of patients requiring a higher level of care • Provide care for a diverse patient population including medical, post-surgical, observation, swing-bed, hospice, and custodial patients in a Critical Access Hospital setting • Participate in emergency response, trauma stabilization, and disaster preparedness activities; collaborate with Emergency Department personnel during periods of increased volume or emergency situations • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, self-care, and discharge instructions; facilitate safe discharge planning and transition of care Required Qualifications • Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Illinois • Current BLS certification (and any additional certifications required by the facility) • Ability to function independently within the full scope of RN practice while collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members • Demonstrated critical thinking and clinical judgment skills; ability to manage varying patient census volumes and high-acuity situations • Compliance with all applicable federal, state, accreditation, and organizational requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation and Critical Access Hospital regulations • This is a Safety Sensitive position; candidates must remain free from the influence of drugs and alcohol while on duty and must not test positive for THC or any other prohibited substance Preferred Experience / Skills • Prior experience in a Medical-Surgical or Critical Access Hospital setting • Familiarity with swing-bed, hospice, or observation patient care • Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) documentation • Background in rural or community-based healthcare environments Why Join Us • Opportunity to practice in a dynamic Critical Access Hospital environment where RNs provide care across a broad and diverse patient population, supporting meaningful professional growth • Be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centered care to the local community