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Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac

Advocate Health · Barrington, IL · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This 24-bed unit at Good Shepherd takes cardiac, observation and neuro patients. What experience do you have with each?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the mix of patients this unit sees, not just one specialty.

Tell me about a time you had a heavy assignment. How did you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they can sort urgent from routine care across several patients.

Tell me about a time you worked on improving something on your unit.

What they are checking: Whether they take part in unit councils and quality work, as the posting describes.

As a part-time nurse working two shifts a week, how do you keep your skills and knowledge current?

What they are checking: Whether they stay engaged and up to date even with fewer hours on the unit.

What would you do

An observation patient is frustrated about how long they've been waiting for a test. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain delays honestly and advocate for the patient's care to move forward.

About the work

A patient with chest pain tells you the pain is back. Walk me through your first steps.

What they are checking: Whether they act fast with assessment, ECG and provider notification for possible ischemia.

How do you care for a patient after a cardiac catheterization?

What they are checking: Whether they know access site checks, bleeding signs and activity restrictions.

You notice a neuro patient's speech is slurred when it was clear an hour ago. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a possible stroke and activate the response immediately.

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

What they are checking: Whether they can teach daily weights, fluid and sodium limits and warning signs in plain words.

How do you manage a patient on a heparin drip safely?

What they are checking: Whether they follow protocol for dosing, labs and bleeding checks on a high-risk medication.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35873 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Med Surg: IU 2 Cardiac Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: night shift Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL Registered Nurse (RN) • Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Unit • Scheduled Hours - 7pm to 7am • Full time • 24 Bed Cardiac Unit • Cardiac, Observation, and Neuro Patients! • Competitive Benefit Package • Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement on Day 1 of employment! Job Summary: Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. Position Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license BSN preferred, ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with less than 12 months of experience to enroll in BSN completion program to be completed in four years. Nurses with more than 12 months experience in direct patient care must possess a BSN or obtain either BSN or Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) recognized nursing certification within one year of the date of hire or becoming eligible to sit for certification, whichever is later. Current AHA CPR Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing Certain positions may need to take call Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 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.

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