RN Weekend

Company: Northern Illinois Hospice
Location: Rockford
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Make Every Weekend Matter — Join Us as a Weekend Registered Nurse at Northern Illinois Hospice! If you’re a compassionate clinician who wants your work to truly make a difference, this Weekend Registered Nurse opportunity is for you. At Northern Illinois Hospice, you’ll bring comfort, clarity, and dignity to patients and families while being supported by a collaborative, mission-driven team that’s been a trusted leader in hospice care since 1979. Why Northern Illinois Hospice? We are more than a workplace, we are a community. Our culture is warm, supportive, and deeply rooted in purpose. As the region’s first hospice provider, we’re committed to exceptional care, teamwork, and honoring each individual’s journey with respect and heart. Here, you’re valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. A Day in the Life As a Weekend Registered Nurse, you’ll be the reassuring presence families rely on. Every weekend, you’ll visit patients, provide skilled hospice care, guide families through questions and concerns, and respond to urgent needs with calm confidence. You’ll collaborate closely with our interdisciplinary hospice team and ensure each patient’s care plan is clear, updated, and personalized. Whether you’re making home visits, responding to triage calls, or supporting a family through a difficult moment, your work as a Weekend RN carries deep meaning. What You’ll Do As a Weekend Registered Nurse / Weekend RN, you will: - Provide compassionate hospice nursing care, education, and interventions. - Manage all patient care needs during your shift, including assessment, planning, and documentation. - Respond to medical or emotional crises with professionalism and warmth. - Make home visits to deliver direct hospice care. - Provide follow-up calls after triage for clarity and support. - Adhere to Northern Illinois Hospice on-call protocols. Schedule Weekend Registered Nurse schedule: Every weekend, Saturday & Sunday, 8:00am–8:30pm. Three 12-hour shifts may be arranged for full-time status. Requirements - Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred. - Active Illinois Registered Nurse license. - 1 year medical/surgical, oncology, or hospice experience (2 years RN preferred). - CHPN preferred (or obtained within 2 years). - CPR certification within three months. - Local residence with 30-minute on-call response time. Compensation Weekend Registered Nurse pay range: $37.00–$52.00/hour, based on experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Benefits include: 401(k) with company match (Roth & Traditional), plus a comprehensive total rewards package. Ready to Apply? If you’re a Weekend Registered Nurse seeking meaningful hospice work and a place where your compassion shines, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now — our fast, simple application process takes just minutes. Northern Illinois Hospice is an equal-opportunity, drug-free workplace. Requirements: Compensation details: 37-52 Hourly Wage PIcb47125cac27-25405-39065540

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