Carle Health·Normal, Illinois
The Registered Nurse provides professional care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and managing a group of patients within a fast-paced cardiovascular unit. Responsibilities include performing assessments, implementing care plans, managing cardiac equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation for the healthcare team.
Overview: $10,000 Sign on Bonus RN> 1yr 3yr Commitment External Applicants Only Position Highlights: Number of beds on
18 Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): 18 years and old. Cardiac arrhythmia, Chest pain, CHF, Pacemakers, Ablations, Heart attacks (MI), and Cardiac interventions. Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-5 Department culture and resources: CVCU is a fast paced, high patient turnover unit. We admit and d/c multiple patients each day. The department culture is focused on teamwork, ensuring that patients’ needs are met working closely with interdisciplinary partners.
Charge nurse, Heart failure nurse, cardiac rehab, case manager/social work, respiratory and pharmacy.
Frequent nursing skills/equipment used:
Nursing skills: Assessment, IV, managing cardiac drips, post procedure care, discharge teaching and completing admissions.
IV pumps, SCD machines, Bedside monitors, cardiac monitoring, oxygen, ambulation equipment, lift equipment. The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
Compensation and Benefits
Candidates must hold a valid Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license and have at least one year of inpatient hospital experience. BLS certification is required within 30 days, and ACLS certification is required within one year of hire.
Market context
Illinois cardiovascular care unit RN openings are typically driven by hospital demand for nurses who can manage telemetry, post-procedure monitoring, and changing patient acuity. This role is competitive because employers usually want a current Illinois RN license plus recent inpatient experience, and they may expect BLS soon after hire and ACLS within the first year. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your inpatient experience aligns before applying.