RN Registered Nurse- GI Lab, Full Time

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Registered Nurse in the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab at our Hyde Park campus. In this role, the Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac electrophysiology procedures. The nurse supports procedures such as catheter ablations, pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation, cardioversion, and other advanced cardiac rhythm treatments. The Registered Nurse collaborates with electrophysiologists, advanced practice providers, technicians, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the procedural experience. Provide nursing care for patients undergoing invasive cardiac electrophysiology procedures, including ablations, pacemaker and ICD implantation, and cardioversion. Perform comprehensive patient assessments and accurately document patient conditions, interventions, and responses to treatment. Prepare patients for procedures, including reviewing medical histories, medications, and procedural readiness. Administer medications and monitor minimal or moderate sedation under the direction of a physician or licensed independent practitioner, following established protocols. Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac medications, sedation medications, reversal agents, and emergency response procedures. Assist with procedural preparation, sterile technique, equipment readiness, and patient positioning. Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery, medications, and post-procedure care. Collaborate with physicians, EP technicians, and other clinical team members to coordinate safe and efficient patient care. Maintain competency in emergency response and life-support interventions. Support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety standards, and departmental policies. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois. Experience providing nursing care in an acute care or critical care setting. Previous Electrophysiology Lab or Cardiac Catheterization Lab nursing experience. Experience with invasive cardiac procedures, cardiac rhythm monitoring, and moderate sedation. Critical care or cardiovascular nursing experience. Additional certification in a relevant nursing specialty. Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE Shift Length: 10 hours Procedural Electrophysiology Job Classification: Registered Nurse EP-GI (7018) Bargaining Unit: National Nurses United (NNU) We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine .