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Registered Nurse, Cardiac Care Unit

Mercyhealth · Janesville, WI · $34.45–$60.87 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What cardiac experience do you have, and what types of procedures have you supported?

What they are checking: Fit for a procedural cardiac role that wants experienced nurses.

How do you stay organized when caring for high-acuity patients?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize effectively across several high-acuity cardiac patients, since attention in the wrong place can mean missing deterioration.

Tell me about a time you worked closely with a cardiologist during a tense moment.

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and stay composed with physicians during tense moments, since teamwork under pressure directly affects patient outcomes.

How do you stay adaptable when the procedure schedule changes all day?

What they are checking: Whether they adapt calmly when procedure schedules shift all day, since the posting emphasizes flexibility in this fast-moving cardiac unit.

What would you do

A patient develops chest pain and ST changes after a procedure. What are your next steps?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a possible acute coronary event and escalate immediately, since delays during cardiac emergencies cost heart muscle and lives.

How do you handle a schedule of 40 hours every two weeks?

What they are checking: Whether the part-time schedule fits their needs and they will stay.

About the work

A patient after a cardiac catheterization has a growing lump at the groin site. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a groin hematoma and act immediately with pressure and escalation, since post-catheterization bleeding can become dangerous quickly.

How do you prepare a patient for a cardiac procedure?

What they are checking: Whether they complete pre-procedure checks like labs, allergies and consent thoroughly, since missed steps can delay or endanger cardiac procedures.

What do you teach a patient going home on dual antiplatelet therapy?

What they are checking: Patient education on bleeding risk and not stopping medication early.

What rhythms do you consider urgent, and what do you do when you see one?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize dangerous rhythms and respond promptly, since delayed action on a lethal arrhythmia can quickly become fatal.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

OVERVIEW We are seeking clinically strong, detail-oriented procedural nurses with cardiac care experience. Ideal candidates are adaptable, collaborative, and confident caring for high-acuity patients while prioritizing safety and exceptional patient care. Schedule: 40 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Day Shift Hours ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. • Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws practice act. • Documents according to standards of care. • Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care. • Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and or clinic policy including patient and family instruction. • Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance. • Utilizes clinical expertise and guidance to other units’ departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care. • Utilizes critical thinking regarding patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command. • Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions and peer review process. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited nursing program. ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred. May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines) CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Licensed as an RN in state of practice Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days Other certification(s) per unit requirements. For example : ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES May include color blind test (per department guidelines) LEVEL OF SUPERVISION N/A PAY RANGE: $34.45 - $60.87 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: • Medical, Dental, Vision • Life & Disability Insurance • FSA/HSA Options • Generous, accruing paid time off • Paid Parental and caregiver leave • Career advancement and educational opportunities • Tuition and certification reimbursement • Certification Reimbursement • Well-being Programs • Employee Discounts • On-Demand Pay • Financial Education • Annual recognition/awards events • Partner appreciation days • Family entertainment/attractions discount • Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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