Cardiology Stepdown RN – Night Shift Care Expert

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Cardiology Stepdown/Coronary Care Unit in Chicago. This full-time night shift role focuses on delivering evidence-based nursing care to patients with cardiac conditions, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an NLN-accredited nursing degree, a BSN or higher, an Illinois RN license, and BLS certification, with strong analytic and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher.
• Current State of Illinois RN license.
• BLS CPR through American Heart Association.
• Analytic, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically competent, evidence-based nursing care for an assigned group of patients.
• Develop individualized age-specific care plans and coordinate with multidisciplinary team.
• Advocate for patient rights and maintain a safe environment.
• Mentor and educate team members and students.

Skills

Analytic ability

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Keyboard data entry

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher

Illinois RN license

BLS CPR (American Heart Association)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Cardiology Stepdown/Coronary Care Unit in Chicago. This full-time night shift role focuses on delivering evidence-based nursing care to patients with cardiac conditions, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an NLN-accredited nursing degree, a BSN or higher, an Illinois RN license, and BLS certification, with strong analytic and communication skills.