Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Chicago, IL
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab position requiring 2+ years of cath lab experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Cardiac Cath Lab unit with 3 procedure rooms performing Cath and EP cases
• Case types include diagnostic/interventional cath, LHC/RHC, NSTEMI/STEMI, Impella, IABPs, Rotoblator, CTOs/staged PCI, shockwave, temp pacers, peripheral diagnostic/intervention, loop recorders, and EP procedures such as Micra, pacemaker, AICD, lead extractions/revisions, and generator changes
• Average daily caseload of 5-15 cases
• 10-hour day shifts from 0700-1730
• On-call required including weekend rotation (2 shifts per 4-week schedule) and 4-5 weekday overnight call shifts per 4-week schedule
• 30-minute call response time with no sleep room available
• No floating required
• Schedule made in 6-week increments with self-scheduling and manager approval

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core specialty experience with the most recent experience within the last year
• Experience with moderate sedation using Versed/Fentanyl and critical drip management preferred
• Experience monitoring and circulating cases across listed procedure types preferred
• EPIC EMR experience required
• At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's middle name/initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include monitoring and circulating cath and EP procedures and managing critical drips during cases
• Support team includes a Charge RN who participates in cases, receptionist, hospitalist/physician availability after hours, respiratory therapy, and unit management
• Orientation includes facility NEO and 1 day on the unit
• Scrubs are provided
• Level 1 Trauma Center, Level III Perinatal Center, teaching hospital with Magnet designation and comprehensive stroke center
• Holiday coverage may include on-call possibility
• RTO approval permitted for up to 7 days
• First-time travelers will not be accepted for this role
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated at least 12 months before being eligible for travel assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions