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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Intermediate Care

Advocate Health · Libertyville, IL

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had a gut feeling something was wrong with a patient before the monitors or labs confirmed it.

clinical judgment and willingness to act on subtle cues rather than waiting for hard data

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician's order or plan of care for a patient. How did you handle it?

advocacy skills and ability to communicate concerns respectfully within the care team

Describe a rapid response or code situation you were part of. What was your specific role and what happened?

real experience with acute deterioration events and ability to function under pressure as part of a team

How do you stay current on evidence-based practice for cardiac care, and can you give an example of when you changed something about your practice because of new evidence or a hospital policy update?

commitment to ongoing learning versus relying purely on habit

Tell me about a time you had to train or support a newer nurse or a float nurse on your unit.

willingness to mentor and support the collaborative team culture the posting emphasizes

What does patient-centered care mean to you in practice, especially with cardiac patients who may be scared or in denial about lifestyle changes they need to make?

depth of understanding of patient experience beyond clinical tasks

Technical

Walk me through how you'd assess a patient on your stepdown unit who just came back from a cardiac cath and started showing new chest pain and a change in their telemetry rhythm.

whether the candidate can recognize and act on cardiac deterioration using monitoring data, not just recite a protocol

What's your experience with common cardiac drips like heparin, nitroglycerin, or amiodarone, and how do you monitor a patient while they're on them?

hands-on familiarity with the medications and titration protocols specific to cardiac intermediate care

The job mentions getting chemotherapy administration certification within a year even though this is a cardiac unit. Have you worked with chemo patients before, or is this new territory for you?

honesty about a specific credential gap and willingness to pursue required training

Situational

You're managing four or five stepdown patients on a night shift and two of them start to decompensate around the same time. What do you do first and how do you decide?

prioritization and triage skill under real unit staffing pressure

A family member is upset and questioning the care their loved one is getting on your unit. How do you handle that conversation while still managing your other patients?

communication skills and composure under competing demands

On a 36-bed unit with a mix of new admissions, transfers, and patients being stepped down from ICU, how do you keep track of who needs the most attention throughout your shift?

organizational systems and time management on a busy intermediate care floor

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The full job description

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Department: 35860 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Med Surg: IU Tower 3 Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: We're looking for a compassionate, engaged nurse who is committed to providing exceptional patient care being part of a supportive team! Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Intermediate Care Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, IL Full Time Nights Where You Will Work: Our Cardiac Stepdown Unit cares for patients recovering from cardiac conditions and procedures, providing an exciting opportunity to sharpen critical thinking skills, while delivering exceptional patient-centered care. As a valued member of our team, you'll work alongside experienced nurses, physicians, and specialists in a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and development. 36 bed unit. 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 • All RNs are required to obtain Chemotherapy Administration Certification within 1 year. 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. About This Location: Advocate Condell Medical Center delivers expert, compassionate care for you and your family. As the largest health care provider and only Level I Trauma Center in Lake County, we offer a full spectrum of medical services close to home. Our hospital is also home to Lake County’s first and only comprehensive Trauma Recovery Center and features an emergency department accredited in both geriatric and pediatric care. These services ensure patients of all ages receive the highest level of specialized treatment when it matters most. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! 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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