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Registered Nurse -(RN) - 9S Cardiac Telemetry

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 22, 2026

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About your past

Part time at point six on a busy forty-four bed unit. How do you stay current working fewer shifts?

What they are checking: The posting is a part time line, and keeping pace is the real risk.

Seven to seven with weekend and holiday rotation. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the pattern precisely.

Tell me about a patient you recognized was deteriorating before the numbers showed it.

What they are checking: Clinical instinct described concretely rather than claimed.

What would you do

A patient has chest pain on your shift. Walk me through the next ten minutes.

What they are checking: A sequence this unit runs regularly, and whether it is automatic.

How do you pick up patients you have not looked after for several days?

What they are checking: Part time means less continuity, and this is how that is managed.

How do you work with an RN lead and a professional development specialist on the unit?

What they are checking: The posting names both in the staffing model.

How do you teach a patient about a new cardiac medication before they go home?

What they are checking: Patient education on a cardiac unit changes whether they come back.

About the work

Tell me about your cardiac telemetry experience.

What they are checking: The posting is a forty-four bed specialized cardiac telemetry unit.

Which rhythms would make you act immediately, and what would you do?

What they are checking: Rhythm recognition is what the unit is built around.

How do you hand over a patient whose rhythm changed during your shift?

What they are checking: Handover is where a cardiac patient is most often lost.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35210 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Telemetry: 9 South Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7a-7p with weekend and holiday rotation Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) 9S Telemetry .6/7a The 9 South Cardiac Telemetry Unit is a specialized 44-bed department dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients with cardiovascular conditions. We care for individuals experiencing heart rhythm abnormalities, blood pressure irregularities, chest pain, and those recovering from cardiac procedures such as cardiac catheterizations and ablations. With a 3-4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, our team ensures personalized attention and continuous cardiac monitoring using advanced telemetry technology. Nurses in this department play a critical role in early detection of cardiac changes, rapid intervention, and patient education to promote recovery and prevent complications. Our staffing model is designed to support excellence in care and professional growth, including: • Registered Nurses (RNs) providing direct patient care • Nursing Assistants supporting daily patient needs • RN Leads offering clinical leadership and guidance • Nursing Professional Development Specialist fostering education and competency • Unit Manager ensuring operational efficiency and team support We pride ourselves on a collaborative, patient-centered approach, working closely with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality care. Our environment promotes teamwork, continuous learning, and the use of evidence-based practices to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. We’ re Looking For: • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association What You’ll Do: • As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.