Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgery - Day Shift

MEP Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Shift and holiday incentives

Annual performance increases

Career development pathways

Comprehensive health options

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

MEP Health’s Registered Nurse Cardiovascular OR at Glenbrook Hospital provides direct perioperative care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, ensuring safety and advocating for patients throughout surgeries.

This role collaborates with the surgical team, may oversee orientation and education, and helps maintain supplies and equipment while contributing to a comprehensive, community-focused health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• IL RN license required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• BSN degree preferred.
• 2+ years perioperative experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct perioperative patient care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Assess the surgical environment and intervene as needed.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to facilitate successful surgeries.
• May oversee staff orientation and educational programs.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.

Skills

Perioperative knowledge

Patient advocacy

Safety assessment

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Education

IL RN license

BSN preferred

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse Cardiovascular OR

Location: Glenbrook Hospital

Role Overview: Provides direct perioperative patient care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations, acting as a patient advocate and ensuring safety during surgical procedures. Assesses the surgical environment, intervenes as needed, and collaborates with the surgical team to facilitate successful surgeries. May also oversee staff orientation, educational programs, and maintain supplies and equipment.

Qualifications: Graduate of an approved nursing program; IL RN license; CPR/BLS certification; preferred 2+ years perioperative experience; basic computer skills; BSN preferred.

Key Skills: Specialized perioperative knowledge, patient advocacy, safety assessment, teamwork, leadership, and education.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive hourly pay, shift and holiday incentives, annual performance increases, career development pathways, comprehensive health options, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness programs, and community involvement opportunities.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a comprehensive healthcare system dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-connected care across multiple facilities, fostering professional growth, inclusion, and excellence in patient outcomes.