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Protouch Staffing

RN Clinic

Elgin, IL

$1.99K/wk

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license * BLS certification * Minimum 2 years of clinic experience ... Stable weekday schedule (Mon-Fri, no weekends, no on-call) * Well-structured clinic with providers ...

PSNYC , INC.

RN - CVOR

Chicago, IL

$5/hr

RN - CVOR Position / Specialty: RN CVOR Shift: 4x10s 8:30 PM-7:00 AM, No Block Scheduling Call ... There is no weekday call. Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend / 2 weekends per month RTO: 5 ...

PSNYC , INC.

RN - CVOR

Chicago, IL

$5/hr

RN - CVOR Position / Specialty: RN CVOR Shift: 4x10s 8:30 PM-7:00 AM, No Block Scheduling Call ... There is no weekday call. Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend / 2 weekends per month RTO: 5 ...

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RN CVOR

Oak Lawn, IL

$2.60K - $3.54K/wk

RN - CVOR Oak Lawn, IL 60453 40 hrs/week Contract: Jan 12 - Apr 11, 2026 This role is for an ... Schedule & Call * 10-hour day shifts * 40 hours per week * On-call requirement: * 1 weekday call ...

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How much do weekday rn jobs pay per week?

As of May 30, 2026, the average weekly pay for weekday rn in Chicago, IL is $2,568.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $2,000.00 and $3,109.62 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekday RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekday RN, you need comprehensive nursing knowledge, clinical assessment abilities, and a current RN license, often supported by a nursing degree. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, medication administration tools, and hospital protocols is essential. Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills help nurses coordinate patient care and adapt to changing situations. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care during busy weekday shifts when patient volumes and collaboration demands are often at their peak.

What are some common challenges faced by Weekday RNs, and how can these be managed effectively?

Weekday RNs often face challenges such as balancing a high patient load, coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams, and managing time-sensitive tasks within standard business hours. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and proactive collaboration with physicians and allied health professionals can help manage these demands. Additionally, staying current with hospital protocols and leveraging electronic health record systems can streamline workflow and reduce stress.

What are Weekday RNs?

Weekday RNs are registered nurses who primarily work shifts scheduled during weekdays, typically Monday through Friday. Their responsibilities include assessing patient health, administering medications, coordinating care, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Weekday RNs are often employed in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, and other healthcare settings where regular weekday coverage is needed. They may work standard business hours or rotating daytime shifts, depending on the employer. This schedule can offer more predictable hours compared to weekend or night shifts, making it appealing to many nurses.

What is the difference between Weekday Rn vs Weekend Rn?

AspectWeekday RnWeekend Rn
Work ScheduleTypically Monday to Friday, standard daytime hoursPrimarily weekends, often evening or night shifts
CertificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, possibly specific to hospital or clinicSame as Weekday Rn, with additional flexibility for weekend coverage
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilitiesHospitals, urgent care, or clinics with weekend hours
Employer UsageHospitals, healthcare agencies, clinicsSame as Weekday Rn, but with weekend staffing needs

Weekday Rns work during regular weekday hours, while Weekend Rns provide care during weekends. Both roles require similar certifications and work in comparable healthcare settings, but their schedules differ to meet patient care needs outside typical hours.

What are the most commonly searched types of Rn jobs in Chicago, IL? The most popular types of Rn jobs in Chicago, IL are:
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Infographic showing various Weekday Rn job openings in Chicago, IL as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 37% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 34% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,577 per year, or $64.2 per hour.
Registered Nurse (RN) II - AOD

Registered Nurse (RN) II - AOD

Houston Methodist

Willowbrook, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Houston Methodist rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 290 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

This is a full time, day shift position scheduled to work four, 10-hour shifts per week from 9:00am-7:30pm during varied weekdays, plus holiday and disaster preparedness call in AOD.
At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The RN II position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The RN II position provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied and complex needs. This position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The RN II position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights. This position assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility including but not limited to participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees, and possibly contributing to service line or hospital-wide initiatives in partnership with management.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

EXPERIENCE
  • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and
  • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) if Pediatric care within 4 months

Preferred
  • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
  • Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
  • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
  • Demonstrates proficient time management skills
  • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care.
  • Contributes to teamwork by awareness of overall unit acuity, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Seeks guidance from and offers guidance to interprofessional health care team, when appropriate, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.
  • Implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students. May include preceptorship. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement on unit-based scorecard.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Follows the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, and maintenance of medical records. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
  • Develops, updates and communicates plan of care, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family and interprofessional health care team, using the nursing process. Prioritizes care based on the patient's needs, abilities and preferences. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
  • Provides patient teaching based on learning needs, uses appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care after discharge. Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
  • Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Follows the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.
  • Follows the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Identifies areas of practice improvements with research-based evidence to achieve core measure and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation.
  • Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patient's condition, supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgement, using an evidence-based analytical approach.
  • Improves quality and safety scores on the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional health care team.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Provides input into the unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs.
  • Contributes towards meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecard through decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care or unit operations using evidence-based practice literature. Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
  • Champions new care pathways or service line implementation to improve service to the community. Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports initiatives. Researches the change and presents options to shared governance and leadership.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: No
    • Scrubs: Yes
    • Business professional: No
    • Other (department approved): No

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* Yes

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Work Shift:
1 - Day (United States of America)
Job Category:
ClinicalHouston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women's services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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