Cardiac Procedure RN – Pre/Post Care Specialist

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking an RN for Pre/Post Cardiac and Vascular Procedures in the Universal Care Unit at Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, IL. This full-time role runs 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 36 hours weekly, with three 12-hour shifts and no weekend on-call.

You will perform pre-procedure assessments and coordinate care to ensure patient readiness and safe recovery. The position requires an IL RN license, an Associate Degree in Nursing (Bachelor's degree preferred), BLS and ACLS within 6 months, and 2+

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• IL RN license required in Illinois.
• BLS and ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• 2+ years of telemetry, ED, CCU/ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-procedure assessments, including history review, med reconciliation, and baseline vitals.
• Prepare patients for cardiac/vascular procedures (IV, lab checks, checklists, site prep).
• Provide patient/family education on procedures, recovery, and post-care.
• Verify informed consent, allergies, NPO status, and pre-procedure testing.
• Coordinate with physicians, cath lab staff, and anesthesia to ensure procedure readiness and transport.
• Assist with treatment room procedures including Electrical Cardioversion, TEE, and implantable loop record implants/explants.
• Monitor post-procedure recovery, cardiac monitoring, vitals, and access-site assessments.
• Manage vascular access sites, hemostasis, bleeding monitoring, and complications.
• Administer medications including sedation recovery meds, analgesics, and IV fluids.
• Document assessments, meds, education, and recovery in EMR; communicate status updates to care team.
• Provide discharge education and instructions on activity, meds, and follow-up.
• Ensure discharge criteria are met before release or transfer; maintain safety and infection prevention.
• Assist with room turnover and prep/recovery bay readiness.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS within 6 months

Associate Degree Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Telemetry/ED/CCU/ICU experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking an RN for Pre/Post Cardiac and Vascular Procedures in the Universal Care Unit at Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, IL. This full-time role runs 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 36 hours weekly, with three 12-hour shifts and no weekend on-call.

You will perform pre-procedure assessments and coordinate care to ensure patient readiness and safe recovery. The position requires an IL RN license, an Associate Degree in Nursing (Bachelor's degree preferred), BLS and ACLS within 6 months, and 2+