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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cath Lab/EP/IR position requiring an active IL RN license, BSN, and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Details

• Blended cardiac lab including Cath, EP, IR, and TEE/Cardioversion rooms
• Average census of 12-15 patients per day
• Performs IR procedures including thoracentesis, paracentesis, embolization (UFE), IVC filter placement, SVC repair, line placements, CT biopsy assistance, fistula care, needle aspirations, shock wave lithotripsy, and vascular cases such as AO runoffs and AAA repairs
• Cath Lab procedures include STEMI response, IABP, and staged PCI
• EP procedures include AICD/pacemaker placements, generator exchanges, and Afib/A flutter ablations
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Merge hemodynamics, and CV PACS
• Department equipment includes Philips Azurion imaging, Carto EP ablation system, PFA ablations, EKOS, IABP, temp pacers, Shockwave, CSI, and IVUS/FFR
• 10-hour day shifts scheduled 0700-1700, Monday through Friday, with 4 shifts per week on a 6-week rotating cycle
• Floating limited to Cath Lab, EP, and IR areas, with rare OR assistance
• On-call required 1-2 nights per week plus 1 weekend per month (Friday 1730 to Monday 0700), with a 30-minute response time

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BSN required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cath Lab/EP/IR setting required
• Strong IV skills and cardiac rhythm interpretation required
• Able to function independently in cases and titrate medications
• Critical care experience preferred
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Work in a 231-bed teaching hospital with no trauma designation, located 30 minutes from Chicago
• Supported by a large, team-oriented department including a Manager, Assistant Manager, RN Coordinator, Lead Techs, and multiple RNs and Radiology Technologists
• Staff working in IR may experience some isolation due to separate location from EP and Cath Lab areas
• Orientation includes a Meet and Greet with the Clinical Practice Partner for system access and 1-2 days of unit orientation
• Required to cover 1 major holiday during the contract, with no scheduled procedures on holidays
• Hospital-provided blue scrubs required
• No artificial fingernails or extenders permitted during direct patient care; natural nail tips must be kept under 1/4 inch
• Free parking available on site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of the health system must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments