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RN, Cardiac Ambulatory Unit

NorthShore • $74K — $116K *
Glenview, IL 60025In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's preferred.
  • Current Illinois RN license.
  • BLS and ACLS certifications within six months of hire.
  • At least two years of experience in Telemetry, ED, CCU, or ICU settings.

Responsibilities

  • Perform pre-procedure patient assessments, including medical history and vital signs.
  • Prepare patients and coordinate with medical staff for procedures.
  • Provide education to patients and families about procedures and recovery.
  • Verify informed consent and manage pre-procedure testing.
  • Monitor patients post-procedure for vital signs and complications.
  • Document assessments and communicate with the healthcare team.
  • Ensure patient safety and readiness between procedures.

Benefits

  • No on-call shifts required.
  • No weekend shifts, allowing for better work-life balance.
  • Full-time position with predictable hours (3 shifts of 12 hours each).
  • Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac care setting.
Full Job Description

Hourly Pay Range:

$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

  • Position: RN – Pre/Post  Cardiac and Vascular Procedures (Universal Care Unit)
  • Location: Glenbrook Hospital
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full time 36 hours, 3 12’s, 8a – 8p
  • On Call: No On-Call Required
  • No weekends

What you will need:

  • Associates Degree Nursing, Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • IL RN license
  • BLS , ACLS within 6 months
  • Preferred Experience: 2+ years of Experience in Telemetry, ED, CCU/ICU

What you will do:

  • Perform pre-procedure patient assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, and baseline vital signs.
  • Prepare patients for cardiac and vascular procedures, including IV placement, lab verification, checklist completion, and procedure site preparation.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding procedure expectations, recovery process, and post-procedure care instructions.
  • Verify informed consent, allergies, NPO status, and required pre-procedure testing.
  • Coordinate with physicians, cath lab staff, and anesthesia teams to ensure patients are procedure-ready and transported on schedule.
  • Assist physicians with treatment room procedures, including Electrical Cardioversion, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, and Implantable Loop Recorder implants and explants.
  • Monitor patients in the post-procedure recovery area, including cardiac monitoring, vital signs, and access site assessments.
  • Assess and manage vascular access sites (radial or femoral), including hemostasis devices, bleeding monitoring, and complication recognition.
  • Administer ordered medications, including sedation recovery medications, analgesics, and IV fluids as appropriate.
  • Recognize and respond to post-procedure complications such as bleeding, hematoma, arrhythmias, hypotension, or contrast reactions.
  • Document clinical assessments, medications, patient education, and recovery progress in the electronic medical record.
  • Communicate patient status updates to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Provide discharge education and instructions to patients and families, including activity restrictions, medication guidance, and follow-up care.
  • Ensure patients meet established discharge criteria prior to release or transfer to inpatient units.
  • Maintain patient safety, infection prevention, and quality standards in the prep and recovery areas.
  • Assist with room turnover and readiness of prep and recovery bays between patients.

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