Registered Nurse CVICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)

Location

Glenview, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 36 hours per week, with flexibility for 48 hours if needed | Every other weekend required | Holiday coverage required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Cardiovascular ICU setting with a standard nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, occasionally 1:3
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions using EPIC electronic health records
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with physician orders and established protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Interpret EKG readings and respond appropriately to cardiac changes or emergencies
• Float as needed to support a Medical ICU within the same campus

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Minimum 2 years of strong ICU experience
• Current CPR and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS certification
• Proficiency with EPIC charting
• Passed EKG test with a score of 80% or higher (must be submitted at time of application)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Cardiac and/or neurological ICU experience strongly preferred
• Highly experienced general ICU nurses will also be considered

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized cardiovascular critical care environment with a supportive, experienced clinical team
• Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to expand hours based on unit needs