Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Downers Grove, IL
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Cath Lab Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse) – Downers Grove, IL

Travel nursing job: Cath Lab RN in Downers Grove (Chicago suburbs) – 13-week travel assignment (June 1, 2026 – August 29, 2026). Must have 3+ years Cath Lab experience, active Illinois RN license, BLS & ACLS. Join a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma Center delivering advanced interventional cardiology and EP services in Downers Grove, IL 60515.

Job Details

• Job Title: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse / Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,870 – $3,020
• Location: Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Chicago suburbs)
• Facility: Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (June 1, 2026 – August 29, 2026)
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts (0700–1730), 4 days/week (40 hours/week)
• On Call: 7–9 call shifts/month, including one weekend/month (respond within 30 minutes)
• Perks: Free parking and procedural scrubs provided

Required Qualifications – Cath Lab RN / Cardiology Nurse

• Minimum 3 years of Cath Lab nursing experience in interventional cardiology or EP Lab
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) preferred
• EPIC electronic charting experience required
• Proficiency in EKG/cardiac strip interpretation, arterial and CVP line management, critical/cardiac drips
• Experience with mechanical support devices (Impella, IABP), conscious sedation, and pacing (transvenous, temporary, transcutaneous)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (facility policy)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with inpatient and outpatient interventional cardiac procedures for adults (diagnostic caths, stenting, thrombectomy)
• Provide peri-procedural care for device placements including Impella and IABP, TAVR, structural heart interventions, and AAA repair
• Support EP Lab procedures: ablations, generator exchanges, pacemaker/ICD implants, cardioversions, TEEs, and loop recorder placements
• Administer and monitor conscious sedation; assess patient responses and intervene per protocol
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (typical staffing: 1 RN + 2 Techs or 2 RNs + 1 Tech per room)
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC and adhere to hospital quality and safety standards
• Participate in on-call rotation and float to Interventional Radiology as needed

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

• Work in a high-acuity, Magnet-designated center with advanced interventional cardiology and EP services
• Gain experience with structural heart procedures and mechanical circulatory support
• Competitive weekly pay and travel nurse benefits
• Location advantage: enjoy suburban Downers Grove with easy access to Chicago’s cultural attractions

Apply now to join our cardiac care team as a Cath Lab RN (Travel Nurse) in Downers Grove, IL. Submit your resume through this posting to be considered for this 13-week travel nursing assignment in the Chicago suburbs. Join our healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.