UI Health is hiring: UI Health - Staff Nurse I- Cardiac EP Lab in Chicago

Base pay range: $32.00/hr - $67.00/hr Hiring Department: Cardiac EP Lab Location: Chicago, IL, USA Requisition ID: 1037956 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 40 hrs per week, 10 hrs per day Shift: Flex Days # of Positions: 1 Posting Date: 11/18/2025 Illinois residency required within 180 days of hire Salary Determination: Based on collective bargaining agreement, internal equity, candidate experience, qualifications and budget constraints. Position Summary The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes the initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. This position integrates professional practice model, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide "quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies. The Staff Nurse I engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to advocate for the patient, develops an appropriate patient educational plan, and responds to patient's changing needs while sharing information and collaborating with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. The Staff Nurse I participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior. Duties & Responsibilities Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on ongoing assessment of the patient and input from the patient’s family. Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record. Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan. Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient’s changing needs. Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback. Advocates for patients, families and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession. Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence‑based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide "quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies. Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools. Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students. Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support staff and students. Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs. Other duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit‑specific certifications. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or within 6 months of hire for the main hospital. 10‑hour shifts on weekdays (Monday‑Friday) with shared night, weekend, and holiday on‑call rotation. Must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for on‑call duties. 2 years of Cardiac ICU experience, or 2 years of ER experience if no Cath or EP lab experience. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, dependability, and work history. Preferred Qualifications BSN preferred. 2 years of Cath Lab or EP Lab experience preferred. To Apply For fullest consideration click the Apply Now button and fully complete all sections of the online application, including full work history with specific details of duties & responsibilities for each position held. Completely fill out the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. To revise, you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure all supporting documents are uploaded before the posting close date. 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