Registered Nurse Diagnostic Cardiology

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL | Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius | Department: Diagnostic Cardiology

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Drive Diagnostic Excellence & Patient Safety: Provide expert, direct nursing care during cardiac stress testing and diagnostic cardiology procedures, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols while monitoring, recording, and communicating patient conditions in real time.
• Lead Care Coordination & Physician Support: Act as the clinical anchor for the diagnostic team by seamlessly executing physician orders and collaborating across disciplines to ensure efficient, well-coordinated patient care.
• Manage Patient Care Plans: Implement and continuously monitor specialized cardiac care plans, actively tracking patient responses to testing to ensure optimal outcomes and immediate clinical intervention if necessary.
• Facilitate Smooth Discharges & Next Steps: Assess and coordinate patient discharge needs following diagnostic procedures, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure patients are safely transitioned and well-informed of their follow-up care.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Qualifications

2 years telemetry experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Pay

$39.75 - 56.11 per hour

Schedule

Day shift | Part-time