Registered Nurse (RN) -Cardiac Telemetry

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Cardiac Telemetry in Park Ridge, IL. This full-time, night-shift position (7p-7a) focuses on patients with complex cardiac conditions on a 50-bed unit, including post-open heart and interventional cases, with observation areas.

The role requires an accredited nursing program, IL RN license, BLS (ACLS within 6 months), and at least 1 year of telemetry/medical-surgical experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in Illinois.
• BLS certification with ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 1 year telemetry or Med/Surg nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

BLS Certification

ACLS within 6 months

Clinical nursing experience

Education

Nursing diploma/degree

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry

Park Ridge, IL

Full time; 7p-7a

Where You Will Work

This fast paced 50 bed unit specializes in Cardiac Telemetry; caring for patients who have a variety of complex cardiac diagnosis such as COPD, CHF, A Fib. The unit also cares for post open heart surgical patients, and some post cardiac interventional procedures (cardiac cath, pacemakers). The unit also has a designated area for observation patients.

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 and ACLS within 6 months of hire
• Requires 1 year minimum of Telemetry or Medical/Surgical nursing experience to be considered

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 Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center. Advocate Lutheran General offers innovative services, advanced technology and holds national recognition for achievements in quality patient care. Five-time Magnet Designee by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Accolades Include

• 50 years of CARF accreditation for inpatient rehabilitation
• Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award
• Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News and World Report
• FACT Accreditation for the Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program
• Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• New 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
• New 12-bed Clinical Decision Unit

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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