Job Description
Join award-winning Metropolitan Heart Center's elite Cardiac ICU team where cutting-edge technology meets compassionate care. As a Magnet-recognized facility, we offer unparalleled career growth, competitive benefits, and a collaborative environment that prioritizes both patient outcomes and professional excellence. Our state-of-the-art cardiac unit features advanced monitoring systems and interdisciplinary rounding protocols.
Why Choose Us:
- Significant tuition reimbursement for advanced certifications
- Comprehensive health/dental/vision plans starting day one
- Student loan assistance program
- On-site simulation lab for skills development
Responsibilities
- Deliver specialized cardiac care to post-operative and critical cardiac patients
- Implement and monitor advanced hemodynamic monitoring protocols
- Administer precise medication titrations for cardiac medications
- Lead rapid response team activations for cardiac emergencies
- Collaborate with cardiologists in complex intervention planning
- Maintain meticulous documentation in Epic EHR system
- Mentor new nursing staff through our preceptorship program
Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license (or compact state eligibility)
- BSN degree required (MSN preferred)
- Minimum 2 years ICU experience with cardiac focus
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
- Experience with intra-aortic balloon pumps and temporary pacemakers
- Advanced ECG interpretation skills
- Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities