Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Decatur, IL
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN), CVOR / Cardiac Cath Lab – Decatur, Illinois

Apply your cardiovascular nursing expertise in this high-acuity cardiac cath lab travel nursing contract in Decatur, Illinois. This on-site opportunity is ideal for an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab RN with strong skills in diagnostic, interventional, electrophysiology, and vascular procedures. Decatur offers a welcoming central Illinois setting with convenient access to parks, waterfront recreation, local dining, and regional amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: CVOR / Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
• Location: Decatur, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,700–$2,840
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Expected End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week, approximately 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Scheduling: Block scheduling available
• Call: One night each week and every third weekend
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:2 during days and 1:1 during nights and weekends
• Charting: Cerner
• Clinical Setting: Acute-care hospital and Level II trauma environment
• Orientation: Approximately 8 hours

Cardiac Cath Lab RN Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of Registered Nurse experience, including at least 1 year in a cardiac catheterization lab
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Required experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, pre- and post-procedure care, and electrophysiology procedures
• Proficiency with Cerner documentation
• Working knowledge of adult cardiac procedures, vascular interventions, procedural sedation, dysrhythmia management, and emergency medications
• Ability to circulate and scrub for applicable procedures
• Previous charge experience and Level II trauma experience preferred
• Willingness to participate in scheduled call, weekend coverage, and floating within the nurse's clinical scope
• First-time travel nurses may be considered when they have significant cardiac cath lab experience

Cardiac Cath Lab RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and vascular procedures
• Circulate and scrub for diagnostic catheterizations, percutaneous coronary interventions, cardiac stent placement, left- and right-heart catheterization, valvuloplasty, and related procedures
• Support advanced procedures such as IABP placement and removal, Impella insertion, ventricular assist device insertion, pacemaker and defibrillator lead extraction, and transesophageal echocardiography
• Assist with electrophysiology procedures, including arrhythmia induction, conduction studies, baseline measurements, and left atrial appendage closure
• Support vascular interventions such as angioplasty, carotid stenting, dialysis graft interventions, endovascular procedures, and upper- and lower-extremity angiography
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation, emergency medications, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, IV vasopressors, thrombolytics, and reversal agents according to established protocols
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, obtain and interpret 12-lead ECGs, manage dysrhythmias, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Manage activated clotting time monitoring, sheath removal, vascular closure systems, topical hemostasis, and external compression devices
• Assist with central line management and IV initiation while maintaining infection prevention, isolation, radiation, and laser safety standards
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary support teams to promote safe, efficient, and patient-centered procedural care
• Float within scope as needed to support patient care and departmental operations

Apply now for this Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse travel contract in Decatur, Illinois, and bring your cardiovascular nursing skills to a high-acuity procedural care team.

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.