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Nurse Specialist - Cardiovascular Rapid Care Center

Endeavor Health · IL · $39.49–$61.21 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

As a program coordinator, how would you keep the rapid care center running smoothly?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize workflow, scheduling and follow-up in a fast-moving program.

Tell me about a time you collaborated with physicians to solve a patient care problem.

What they are checking: Whether they work as a real partner on planning and problem-solving with the health team.

How do you keep current on cardiovascular care and medications?

What they are checking: Whether they keep learning in a subject area where they're expected to be the expert.

What's your experience with three years of nursing, and how does it prepare you for this role?

What they are checking: Whether their background gives them the judgment this specialist role needs.

What would you do

A patient's ECG looks different from their last one and they feel fine. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they escalate changes to the physician rather than relying on how the patient feels.

A patient on a new blood thinner calls with nosebleeds that won't stop. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize bleeding risk and get the patient the right care quickly.

A family member is worried and asks you many questions in front of the patient. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they include family in education while respecting the patient's privacy and wishes.

About the work

A rapid care center sees patients quickly for things like new chest pain or palpitations. How would you assess a patient walking in with chest discomfort?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot signs of an emergency and know when the patient needs the ED instead.

How would you teach a patient with new heart failure to manage their condition at home?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach about weights, fluids, salt and warning signs in plain language.

How do you decide what follow-up a patient needs after their rapid care visit?

What they are checking: Whether they evaluate follow-up needs and make sure nothing falls through.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $39.49 - $61.21 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Po sit i on H i gh li ghts: • Position: Nurse Specialist • Location: Cardiovascular Rapid Care Center at Highland Park Hospital • Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time (40 hours per week) • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM What you will need : • License: Current professional Nursing Licensure in the State of Illinois required • Education: BSN required • Certification: BLS/CPR certification for the Healthcare Provider required • Experience: 3 years of nursing experience in an office or hospital setting required What you will do : • Function as a subject expert and/or program coordinator in providing nursing care to infants, children, adolescents, and/or adults • Provide nursing assessment to patient condition and evaluation of follow-up needs • Coordination of patient plan of care • Provide health education for patient and family • Collaborate on planning/problem-solving solutions with health team members • Clinical management of patients as directed by the physician Benefits offered by Endeavor Health include: • Premium pay for eligible employees • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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