Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers

Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Illinois
  • Current CPR certification
  • 1-3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a cardiac care setting
  • Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to supervise and lead healthcare staff

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' health conditions and needs
  • Develop and implement nursing care plans
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust care as necessary
  • Provide leadership and support to CNAs/SNAs and other team members
  • Educate patients and families on health management and treatment options

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Flexible spending account options
  • Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer match
  • Comprehensive wellness program
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Full Job Description
Provides specialized, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular patients in the CVICU, including those undergoing pre- and post-operative management of open heart surgery. The RN is responsible for continuous hemodynamic monitoring, advanced life support interventions, and management of complex therapies such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Demonstrates expert clinical judgment and rapid response to changes in patient condition.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide comprehensive care for patients before and after open heart surgery
  • Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data and cardiac rhythms
  • Manage advanced devices including IABP and CRRT
  • Administer critical medications, titrate vasoactive drips, and support ventilated patients
  • Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery expectations
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation and adhere to ICU protocols and standards

Requirements:
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (required)
  • NIH Stroke Scale certification (required)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience


Work Shift Details:
Days, 7a-7p

Department:
CARDIAC CARE UNIT

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However,registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:
$35.00 - $42.50

About Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers

Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers is a not-for-profit healthcare provider located in New Lenox, Illinois. The hospital was founded in 1895 and has since grown to become a leading provider of healthcare services in the region. Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
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