Registered Nurse-RN
Maywood, Illinois
Posted Aug 18
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Cardiology
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $35.89/hr
The median for nursing in Illinois is $35/hr, across 937 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Employment Type
Full time
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Shift
We offer our RNs
- Benefits from Day One
- Career Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
- Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
- Referral Rewards
What you will do
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments prior to cardiac stress testing procedures, including review of medical history, medications, allergies, and risk factors.
- Prepare patients for exercise and pharmacologic stress tests, explaining procedures and addressing questions or concerns.
- Obtain baseline vital signs and electrocardiograms (EKGs) and monitor patient responses throughout testing.
- Administer medications associated with pharmacologic stress testing according to established protocols and provider orders.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition, cardiac arrhythmias, adverse reactions, and medical emergencies.
- Collaborate with cardiologists and healthcare providers to ensure accurate testing and timely patient care.
- Monitor and assess patients during the recovery phase following stress testing procedures.
- Provide education regarding cardiac testing, medications, follow-up care, and heart-healthy lifestyle recommendations.
- Document patient assessments, test results, interventions, and outcomes accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Ensure compliance with department policies, accreditation standards, and patient safety guidelines.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and service excellence.
- Maintain equipment readiness and assist in ensuring proper functioning of stress testing and monitoring equipment.
- Support a positive patient experience through professional communication, compassionate care, and teamwork.
What you will need
- A Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN
- BLS provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire
- Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois
- 1-2 years of previous experience in a clinical setting.
Compensation
Salary Range: $35.89 - $62.91per 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
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Requirements
- RN
- Nursing policy compliance
- Heart rate monitoring
- Nursing
- Medical procedure preparation
- Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area)
- Post-session clinical documentation
- Electronic health records (EHR) management
- RN License
Place
- City
- Maywood, Illinois
- Median rent
- $1,209/mo
- Local household income
- $68,815/yr
- State price level
- about the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.
Maywood is a tight-knit near-west suburb of Chicago, about 12 miles from the Loop, offering a quieter residential pace with easy access to the city via Metra. The Des Plaines River borders the village, adding greenery. For nurses seeking an affordable, community-oriented base with urban amenities close by, Maywood is worth a look.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
You are looking at Loyola Medicine in Berwyn—MacNeal Hospital, a few hundred beds on the western edge of Chicago, inside a Trinity Health academic system that also includes Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood and Gottlieb in Melrose Park. Shifts…
On your path
Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?