Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU

About the Role

Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in a 10-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Loyola University Medical Center, located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago. The unit specializes in treating patients with serious heart conditions, including life-threatening arrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, acute myocardial infarctions, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, post-cardiac arrest situations, and those requiring advanced interventions such as intra-aortic balloon pumps, left ventricular assist devices, angioplasty with stent, ablation therapy, and Impella heart pumps.

The healthcare team in this unit has advanced training in cardiac and intensive care, working with cutting-edge technology and a nationally renowned physician team. The role requires critical thinking, leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic and intense environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to patients with complex cardiac conditions.
• Manage a wide range of diagnoses and advance nursing skills in a high-acuity setting.
• Utilize strong analytical and assessment skills, including hemodynamics, arrhythmia management, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled team of nurses, patient care technicians, and multidisciplinary providers.
• Work in a team-oriented unit that embraces a passion for quality care and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited school/college of nursing (BSN or ADN).
• Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hire.
• BLS Provider certification (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.

Pay

BSN Pay Range: $36.05 - $59.92 per hour

ADN Pay Range: $32.97 - $57.06 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One.
• Competitive shift differentials, including charge and preceptor roles.
• Career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site fitness center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC).
• Educational stipend.
• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification).
• Referral rewards.
• Self-scheduling.
• Nurse Residency program for new graduates (Transition to Practice).

For a detailed summary of benefits, visit: Trinity Health Benefits Summary.

Schedule

Full-time, 12-hour night shift.