RN, Cardiac Ambulatory Unit

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

Hourly Pay Range:

$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: RN - Pre/Post Cardiac and Vascular Procedures (Universal Care Unit)
• Location: Glenbrook Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time 36 hours, 3 12's, 8a - 8p
• On Call: No On-Call Required
• No weekends

What you will need:

• Associates Degree Nursing, Bachelor's degree preferred
• IL RN license
• BLS , ACLS within 6 months
• Preferred Experience: 2+ years of Experience in Telemetry, ED, CCU/ICU

What you will do:

• Perform pre-procedure patient assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, and baseline vital signs.
• Prepare patients for cardiac and vascular procedures, including IV placement, lab verification, checklist completion, and procedure site preparation.
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedure expectations, recovery process, and post-procedure care instructions.
• Verify informed consent, allergies, NPO status, and required pre-procedure testing.
• Coordinate with physicians, cath lab staff, and anesthesia teams to ensure patients are procedure-ready and transported on schedule.
• Assist physicians with treatment room procedures, including Electrical Cardioversion, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, and Implantable Loop Recorder implants and explants.

• Monitor patients in the post-procedure recovery area, including cardiac monitoring, vital signs, and access site assessments.
• Assess and manage vascular access sites (radial or femoral), including hemostasis devices, bleeding monitoring, and complication recognition.
• Administer ordered medications, including sedation recovery medications, analgesics, and IV fluids as appropriate.
• Recognize and respond to post-procedure complications such as bleeding, hematoma, arrhythmias, hypotension, or contrast reactions.
• Document clinical assessments, medications, patient education, and recovery progress in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate patient status updates to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide discharge education and instructions to patients and families, including activity restrictions, medication guidance, and follow-up care.
• Ensure patients meet established discharge criteria prior to release or transfer to inpatient units.
• Maintain patient safety, infection prevention, and quality standards in the prep and recovery areas.
• Assist with room turnover and readiness of prep and recovery bays between patients.

About Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

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