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How much do day shift rn observation unit jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for day shift rn observation unit in Chicago, IL is $47.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.38 and $52.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Shift Rn Observation Unit vs Day Shift Rn Emergency Room?

AspectDay Shift Rn Observation UnitDay Shift Rn Emergency Room
Work EnvironmentHospital observation units, focusing on short-term patient monitoringEmergency departments, handling urgent and critical cases
CertificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, possibly specialized in observation or telemetryRegistered Nurse (RN) license, often with emergency or trauma certifications
Patient Care FocusMonitoring patients for potential admission or discharge within a short stayProviding immediate care for acute, life-threatening conditions

The main difference between a Day Shift Rn Observation Unit nurse and a Day Shift Rn Emergency Room nurse lies in the work environment and patient acuity. Observation unit nurses focus on monitoring patients in a controlled setting for a short period, while ER nurses handle urgent, high-acuity cases requiring immediate intervention.

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Registered Nurse- ED Observation Unit

Powers Health

Munster, IN

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Powers Health rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

593rd of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

***BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION***
Registered Nurse Job, 12 Hours Day Shift (7a-7:30p), ED Observation Unit
Powers Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for 2 Parkview Tower to work days at Community Hospital in Munster, IN.
The 2 Parkview Tower Unit is a 14-bed multidisciplinary 24-hour unit located on the second floor of the Parkview Tower within the hospital. Patients over the age of twelve years may be admitted to this unit, but the average age is 65 years. The highest volume of patients will be observation / short stay patients. The most common types of patients admitted to 2 Parkview Tower includes patients with: angina, R/O or Post MI, cardiac dysrhythmia, CAD, COPD, CHF, and syncope / TIA. The top three diagnoses for this unit are: A. Coronary atherosclerosis of native coronary artery, B. Atrial fibrillation, and C. other chest pain.
Registered Nurse Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for implementing, directing, communicating and documenting the nursing process.
  • Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and associates.
  • Practices in accordance with current established standards of care, the Nurse Practice Act, the Powers Health policies and procedures, and supports the mission and philosophy of PH by providing the highest quality care.
  • Provides for the well-being of the community, services the needs of all people and demonstrates the values: dignity, compassionate care, community, quality and stewardship.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current professional licensure by the State of Indiana Health Professions Bureau.
  • BSN preferred.
  • Obtains and maintains current certification as required in specialty areas.
  • Obtains and maintains current CPR.
Your Extraordinary Career Starts Here
We invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions, PH offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools, resources and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.
Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Wellness program, including free screenings
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Life insurance
  • Disability income protection
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fitness center discount program
  • Tuition assistance and career development
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Reward and recognition programs

Join our team of healthcare professionals at Powers Health. Apply today!

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