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Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU

Trinity Health · Maywood, IL · $36.05–$59.92 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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

Tell me about a time you supported a family through a very serious cardiac event.

What they are checking: Whether they can care for the whole person and the family during a crisis.

This is a rotating shift role. How do you handle switching between days and nights?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay safe and reliable on a rotating schedule.

How do you work with physicians and the team during rounds?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up and share important information as part of the team.

What would you do

A patient on an Impella suddenly has a drop in blood pressure and a position alarm. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot device issues quickly and call for help.

Walk me through how you'd respond to ventricular tachycardia on the monitor.

What they are checking: Whether they act fast and follow ACLS correctly.

You notice a coworker struggling to keep up with an unstable patient. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they step in to help, which matters in a small 10-bed unit.

About the work

The CICU cares for patients with cardiogenic shock, LVADs, balloon pumps and Impellas. What's your experience with these devices?

What they are checking: Whether they have the advanced cardiac skills the unit relies on, or a realistic plan to learn them.

How do you titrate vasopressors and inotropes in a patient in cardiogenic shock?

What they are checking: Whether they understand hemodynamic goals and safe titration.

What do you assess in a patient after cardiac arrest?

What they are checking: Whether they know post-arrest care, including temperature management and neuro checks.

How do you care for a patient after an angioplasty with stent?

What they are checking: Whether they know to watch the access site, rhythm and signs of bleeding.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: This is a FT Rotating Shift Opportunity Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Loyola University Medical Center is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago! We are seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC). In return, we provide a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact. We are a team-oriented unit that provides opportunities to manage a wide range of diagnoses and advancement of nursing skills. Join us and become #LoyolastRoNg! The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is a 10- bed unit for our patients with serious heart conditions for which medical care and intervention are needed. Our patient population includes patients with life threatening arrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, acute myocardial infarctions, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, post cardiac arrest situations, intra-aortic balloon pumps, left ventricular assists devices, angioplasty with stent, ablation therapy, and Impella heart pumps. The healthcare providers in this unit have advanced training in cardiac and intensive care. Our Cardiac Intensive Care Nurses work with cutting edge technology, a nationally renowned physician team, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the medical center. We embrace a passion for a dynamic and intense environment that requires critical thinking and leadership. Nurses possess excellent analytical and assessment skills, strong background knowledge on hemodynamics, arrhythmia management, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. Nurses and Patient Care Technicians in our unit, see themselves as part of this highly skilled and welcoming team that provides top quality care to our patients. We offer our RNs: • Benefits from Day One • Competitive Shift Differentials including charge and preceptor roles • Career Development • Tuition Reimbursement • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) • Educational Stipend • Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification) • Referral Rewards • Self-Scheduling • Nurse Residency program for new grads (Transition to Practice) Our Promise to You: Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve. • We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities • We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners What Registered Nurse RN will need: • A Degree from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN • BLS Provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire • Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hire • 1 year of Nursing Experience Compensation: BSN Pay Range: $36.05 - $59.92 per hour ADN Pay Range: $32.97 - $57.06 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Benefits: Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.