Registered Nurse (RN)- 8 West Telemetry Unit

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Christ Medical Center, part of Advocate Health Care, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 8 West Trauma Med/Surg unit. This telemetry-focused, high-acuity care area serves post-ICU and medically complex patients with a focus on heart rate monitoring.

The role emphasizes the nursing process, patient safety, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care to deliver safe, effective treatment and a positive patient experience across the continuum.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Education

Nursing program completion

RN license

BLS Certification

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE – 8w Trauma Med/Surg .9/7p

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

REGISTERED NURSE – 8w Trauma Med/Surg .9/7p

8 West is a cardiac telemetry unit with 46 progressive care beds focusing on patients' recovery from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Telemetry RNs are specifically tasked with caring for patients requiring close monitoring of their heart rates and rhythms. With low RN to patient ratios, we are looking for RNs passionate about cardiac care.

We’re Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Advocate Christ Medical Center is part of Advocate Health Care, one of the nation’s leading health care networks. A nonprofit, 788-bed, premier teaching institution with more than 1,500 affiliated physicians, Christ Medical Center is one of the major referral hospitals in the Midwest for a number of specialties, including cancer care; cardiovascular services; heart and kidney transplantation; neurosciences; orthopedics; and women’s health. The hospital provides emergency care for more than 105,000 patient visits annually and has one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in Illinois.

Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

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