Northern Illinois Chapter of AACN
We are the Northern Illinois Chapter of American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Our chapter was founded in Rockford in 1974 by a group of dedicated critical care nurses, committed to nursing excellence. We are nurses involved in the specialties of critical care medicine and progressive care.
We have members in area units that cover Adult Critical Care, Cardiac, Telemetry, ER, Neuro/Trauma and ALL areas where nurses work with critically ill patients. Our membership and board represent several hospitals in the Northern Illinois area.
Recent News & Announcements
Join us for an educational discussion & some delicious appetizers! This January we rolled out our monthly journal updates! Come join our first...
Congratulations to the FY2026 Chapter Circle of Excellence Award recipients! The Circle of Excellence Chapter Awards encompass five different...
Posted by AACN Chapter Support (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses AACN)
Job Opportunities
Registered Nurse Career OpportunityRespected and valued for your Registered Nurse skill set.Are you looking for a career that's close to your heart...
Work Schedule:90% FTE, 0700-1930 day shift, Weekend and holiday rotation. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL....
Job DescriptionWork Schedule:100% FTE, 9:00am-7:30pm (orientation will be 6:30am-5:00pm). You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital...
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