Physician - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Job Description
Join a dedicated team at a Critical Access Hospital delivering emergency care to the community. This full-time night shift role offers a dynamic mix of direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and occasional floating to a nearby hospital. Competitive housing and travel support are available for non-local candidates.

Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Hospital
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) with an every-third-weekend and holiday rotation (Thanksgiving & New Year’s Eve)
- Patient Population: Adult / All Ages
- Location: Crystal Lake, IL
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities
- Utilize the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, high-quality emergency care.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with hospital policies, state law, and best practice standards.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
- Document all patient interactions and interventions per regulatory and facility standards.
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Participate in unit performance-improvement initiatives and shared-governance activities.
- Serve as a resource for other units, offering clinical expertise and guidance to support continuity of care.
- Escalate safety or quality concerns promptly through the appropriate chain of command.

Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program with verification required.
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in an emergency department or similar high-acuity setting.
- Strong critical-thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.

Working Hours
- Night shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM, Monday through Friday.
- Every third weekend and holiday (Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve) rotation.
- Periodic float assignments to Mercyhealth Hospital in Harvard, IL.

Skills
- Proficient in emergency nursing assessments, triage, and rapid interventions.
- Ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously.
- Skilled in electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for patient, family, and interdisciplinary communication.
- Knowledge of infection control and patient safety protocols.