Registered Nurse (RN) -Cardiac Telemetry
Park Ridge, Illinois
Posted Aug 18 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- Tele
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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Pay
- Against the board
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
Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry
Park Ridge, IL
Full time; 7p-7a
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Where You Will Work
This fast paced 50 bed unit specializes in Cardiac Telemetry; caring for patients who have a variety of complex cardiac diagnosis such as COPD, CHF, A Fib. The unit also cares for post open heart surgical patients, and some post cardiac interventional procedures (cardiac cath, pacemakers). The unit also has a designated area for observation patients.
We’re Looking For
Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association and ACLS within 6 months of hire Requires 1 year minimum of Telemetry or Medical/Surgical nursing experience to be considered
What You’ll Do
As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center. Advocate Lutheran General offers innovative services, advanced technology and holds national recognition for achievements in quality patient care. Five-time Magnet Designee by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Accolades include
- 50 years of CARF accreditation for inpatient rehabilitation
- Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award
- Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News and World Report
- FACT Accreditation for the Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program
- Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- New 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
- New 12-bed Clinical Decision Unit
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
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Requirements
- RN License
- Acute care
- Nursing policy compliance
- Academic medical center
- Nursing
- Telemetry
- Magnet hospital
- RN License
- Level III trauma center
Place
- City
- Park Ridge, Illinois
- Median rent
- $1,537/mo
- Local household income
- $142,986/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.
Park Ridge is a quiet, tree-lined suburb northwest of Chicago, blending small-town charm with easy proximity to the city. Near the Des Plaines River and minutes from O'Hare, it suits nurses seeking a calmer residential pace while staying connected to Chicagoland's major healthcare networks.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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You’re weighing Advocate Aurora Health in the Chicago orbit—now part of Advocate Health after the Aurora and Atrium combination—where IL and WI hospitals still carry the day-to-day identity you will feel on shift. Sites range from community campuses like 132-bed…
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Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
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