Intensivist – Cardiac ICU
Intensivist – Cardiac ICU at Endeavor Health — Naperville, Illinois, US
- Company: Endeavor Health
- Location: Naperville, Illinois, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
Position Highlights
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Position: Intensivist - Cardiac ICU
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Location: Naperville, Illinois
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Hospital: Edward Hospital (309-bed tertiary care hospital)
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ICU Type: Cardiac ICU (22 beds; co-located with a separate Neuro ICU service )
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Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Clinical Commitment: 162, 12-hour shifts annually = 1.0 FTE
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Night Shifts: None required
A Brief Overview
The purpose of this position is to provide high-quality, appropriate, and cost-effective critical care to patients in the Cardiac ICU, with a primary focus on post-cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular disease. This role offers a daytime-only schedule within a highly collaborative and well-supported care model.
About the Cardiac ICU
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22-bed Cardiac-Neuro ICU (separate Neuro-ICU service)
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Average daily census: 12-14 patients
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Primary patient population includes:
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Post-open heart cardiac surgery patients
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Acute coronary syndromes, including STEMI
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Post-cardiac procedural patients
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Advanced heart failure
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Electrophysiology-related admissions
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Other complex cardiovascular disease states
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The Cardiac ICU is co-located with a Neuro ICU that is staffed and managed by a separate dedicated Neuro ICU team
Staffing & Coverage Model
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Daytime coverage:
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In-house cardiac intensivist
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Dedicated APC support Monday-Friday 7a-5p
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Nighttime coverage:
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In-house APC coverage for 12-hour night shifts
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Overnight medical intensivist available for new admissions and acute medical concerns
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Cardiac intensivist available by phone as backup support as needed
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This structure provides strong overnight coverage while preserving a daytime-only intensivist role
What You Will Do
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Provide comprehensive critical care management for post-cardiac surgery and complex cardiology patients
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Lead multidisciplinary rounds for Cardiac ICU patients
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Collaborate closely with:
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Cardiac surgery
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Cardiology (interventional, heart failure, electrophysiology)
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APC colleagues and ICU nursing staff
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Evaluate, diagnose, and treat critically ill cardiovascular patients
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Supervise and support APCs involved in cardiac ICU care
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Exercise independent medical judgment in all aspects of patient care
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Order and interpret diagnostic studies, procedures, and therapeutic interventions
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Prescribe evidence-based therapies for critically ill cardiac patients
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Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic
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Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and program development
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Contribute to education of staff, trainees, and learners as assigned
What You Will Need
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MD or DO
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Fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine
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Cardiac Critical Care, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Anesthesia Critical Care, or equivalent experience
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine
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Active Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain)
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Current DEA registration
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ACLS certification
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Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary cardiac care team
Benefits
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Competitive compensation: 250-325 hourly based on experience
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Daytime-only intensivist schedule (no required nights)
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Career pathways supporting leadership and professional growth
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
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Health Savings Account (HSA) options
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Retirement plans with employer match
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Paid Time Off
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Tuition reimbursement
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Wellness program incentives
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Free on-site parking
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Community involvement opportunities
Contact Information Shawn Watzka
shawn.watzka@endeavorhealth.org