Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers

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New Lenox, Illinois Until 8/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted April 23, 2026 Last posted April 23, 2026
Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.

Provides specialized, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular patients in the CVICU, including those undergoing pre- and post-operative management of open heart surgery. The RN is responsible for continuous hemodynamic monitoring, advanced life support interventions, and management of complex therapies such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Demonstrates expert clinical judgment and rapid response to changes in patient condition.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive care for patients before and after open heart surgery

  • Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data and cardiac rhythms

  • Manage advanced devices including IABP and CRRT

  • Administer critical medications, titrate vasoactive drips, and support ventilated patients

  • Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes

  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery expectations

  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation and adhere to ICU protocols and standards

Requirements:

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (required)

  • NIH Stroke Scale certification (required)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience

Work Shift Details:

Days, 7a-7p

Department:

CARDIAC CARE UNIT

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.   

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:

·       Medical, Dental and Vision plans

·       Life Insurance

·       Flexible Spending Account

·       Other voluntary benefit plans

·       PTO and Sick time

·       401(k) plan with a match

·       Wellness program

·       Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match.  However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

$35.00 - $42.50
About this role

Summary

Provide specialized ICU cardiac care, monitor hemodynamics, manage therapies, collaborate with teams.

Job title

Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in New Lenox, Illinois, no remote work allowed

Salary

$35k–$43k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RN licenseACLS certificationNIH Stroke Scale certification

Preferred skills

CVICU experience

Specializations

cardiovascularICUhemodynamic monitoringlife supportcomplex therapies
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New Lenox, IL, USA

On-site City
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