Nurse Extern II - Cardiac Step Down Post Angioplasty Grads

Nurse Extern – Cardiac Angioplasty, 10S – December 2026 graduates, Aurora St. Luke’s

Start as a nurse extern and transition to a nursing position upon graduation. The externship is designed to facilitate a smooth transition into RN practice.

10S is a 24‑bed, high‑acuity unit focused on interventional cardiology patients, including pre‑ and post‑procedural care, STEMI, heart failure, and pre‑operative open‑heart surgery/TAVR.

Responsibilities include providing comprehensive patient care following the nursing process, coordinating care, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

Must be available to start August 2026. 8‑hour shifts per week are required.

• Under RN supervision, complete activities of daily living, vital sign and blood glucose monitoring.
• Collaborate with RN in developing a patient care plan based on assessment and patient/family preferences.
• Evaluate responses to interventions and communicate observations and patient needs to RN.
• Develop delegation skills for unit coordinators, nursing assistants, and technical roles.
• Administer medication as delegated, after required competency assessment.
• Manage increased patient loads and apply time‑management principles during shifts.
• Collect and synthesize patient data to identify status and needs.
• Participate in emergency activities under RN supervision as appropriate.
• Perform patient positioning, transport, and lifting/pushing/pulling tasks using proper technique.
• Provide age‑appropriate care, applying principles of growth and development across the lifespan.

• None required.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program or graduate of such a program.

• No experience required.

• Current enrollment (final year) or graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Successful completion of a medical‑surgical course including pharmacology concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders.
• Lift up to 50 lb. from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lb. over the head; carry up to 40 lb. for a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lb. of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lb. with a second person present.
• Use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Have functional vision and hearing.
• Be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards and blood and body fluids; protective clothing as required.
• Operate all necessary equipment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform related duties.