Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Bloomington, IL
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Cardiac Cath)

Location: Bloomington, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 (4 x 9-hour shifts)

Job Summary

• Work in a Cardiac Cath Lab with 2 labs and 6 pre/post procedure beds.
• Average daily cases: 3 cardiac catheterizations and 2 angiograms.
• Use Epic EMR and Philips monitoring equipment.
• Charge nurse present on shift who may take patient assignments.
• Cath Lab Technicians available.
• Hospital scrubs provided.
• Orientation typically lasts 1 week (4 shifts).
• Rarely required to float; no patient assignments when floating.
• On-call requirements: 2-3 weeknights per week, every 3rd weekend, and 2 holidays per year.

Patient Types & Procedures

• STEMI, stroke, drain placement, line placement.
• All heart catheterizations.
• Peripheral angiograms.
• IVC placement.
• Temporary pacemaker insertion.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Required Experience & Skills

• Previous cardiac cath lab experience required.
• Ability to read telemetry strips and titrate drips.
• Knowledge of most IV medications.
• Preferred experience with peripheral angiograms, interventional radiology (IR), and neuro interventions.

Additional Notes

• Must have an active Illinois nursing license or have initiated the application process.
• Drug-free workplace: negative drug screen required for all panels.
• Local rate adjustments apply for clinicians living within 50 miles.
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours.
• Call-off policy allows 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty.

Required Submission Information

• Last four digits of Social Security Number.
• Middle initial.
• Requested time off.