RN - Cardiovascular ICU/Stepdown

Carle Health • Full-time • Urbana, IL, US • $38.93 - $63.35 / year • 5h ago

Overview

Ideal Candidate has ICU experience. Must have RN >2yr

Our 20-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) delivers expert, 24/7 care to patients recovering from cardiac and vascular procedures, as well as those facing life-threatening cardiovascular conditions. While cardiovascular care is our primary focus, the unit also plays a vital role in supporting general, medical, and trauma ICU patients during periods of increased demand. Be part of a distinguished team delivering leading-edge cardiovascular care to some of the most complex and critically ill patients. Our clinicians are dedicated to advancing cardiac critical care, driving clinical excellence, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes every day.

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Nursing diploma prefer Associate's Degree, Work Experience: RN>1yr

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive nursing care within the CVICU, utilizing evidence-based practices and unit-specific protocols to deliver high-quality patient outcomes. Conducts thorough admission assessments, develops individualized plans of care, and implements nursing interventions based on patient and family needs. Continuously evaluates patient progress and modifies care plans as appropriate.

Maintains accurate, timely documentation to support effective communication and coordination among the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Promotes a culture of safety by identifying, reporting, and addressing potential hazards and incidents.

Collaborates professionally with colleagues to resolve concerns, share knowledge, and support ongoing clinical development. Demonstrates accountability for maintaining departmental competencies and pursuing continuous learning opportunities.

Provides direct care to critically ill cardiovascular patients, including post-operative CABG, vascular surgery, and other ICU-level patients. Maintains a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment, performs hourly patient rounding, and proactively identifies opportunities to exceed the needs of patients, families, and internal and external customers.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $38.93per hour - $63.35per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.