Cath Lab RN
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Shift: Day shift, either 4x12-hour shifts or 3x12-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 25 patients in a 5-room unit
• Weekend Requirement: Must work 2-3 weekends per contract
• On-call: Required as needed
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Schedule Flexibility: Block schedule requests can be discussed with manager

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience (minimum 1 year), with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Procedural Sedation Administration and Monitoring experience
• Interpretation and Management of Dysrhythmias experience
• Experience with Cerner Electronic Health Record system

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet Designation: Yes
• Total Staffed Beds: 562
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days
• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks required within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and national databases
• Drug Screening: 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good physical and mental health and ability to perform job functions without restrictions
  • Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• Competency Exam: Required for all clinical candidates
• References: Two professional references required
• Photo for Badge: Color photo required before start
• State-Specific Searches: Required within 30 days of start (e.g., Most Wanted, Department of Corrections, State Police registries)
• Fingerprinting: Must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for candidates without an IL state license providing direct care

Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Candidate may be called off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for those hours; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents such as Code of Conduct and Parking Permit Form within 7 days of contract signing

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Cath Lab experience seeking a travel contract in an acute care, Level I trauma, Magnet-designated hospital setting.