Cardiac Pre/Post Op RN – Ambulatory Care (FT, No Weekends)

Endeavor Health; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking an RN for the Pre/Post Cardiac and Vascular Procedures unit at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. This role supports the Universal Care Unit with a 36-hour full-time schedule across 3 shifts (8a–8p) and no weekends or on-call requirements.

Responsibilities include pre/post-procedure assessments, patient education, IV placement, and coordination with cath lab/Anesthesia teams. Licensing and BLS/ACLS are required or completed within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• IL RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS within 6 months of start date.
• Preferred experience: 2+ years in Telemetry, ED, CCU/ICU.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Telemetry Experience

ED/CCU/ICU Experience

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

IL RN License

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking an RN for the Pre/Post Cardiac and Vascular Procedures unit at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. This role supports the Universal Care Unit with a 36-hour full-time schedule across 3 shifts (8a–8p) and no weekends or on-call requirements.

Responsibilities include pre/post-procedure assessments, patient education, IV placement, and coordination with cath lab/Anesthesia teams. Licensing and BLS/ACLS are required or completed within 6 months.