Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
Medical Solutions Direct Hire
Rockford, IL
5x8 hrs, Days

Date posted: July 13, 2026

Pay: $46.05 - $61.02 per hour

Job description:

Pay: $46.05 – $61.02 per hour

Job Description

Cardiac Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology Manager (RN) Opportunity – Rockford, IL

Direct Hire | Full-Time | Day Shift (40 Hours/Week)

A leading healthcare organization in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology Manager (RN) to lead a growing procedural services department. This full-time leadership opportunity offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment.

This role is ideal for a dynamic nurse leader with Cath Lab and/or Neuro Interventional Radiology experience who is passionate about building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and expanding cardiovascular and interventional services.

Position Overview

• Permanent, full-time leadership position
• Day shift (40-hour work week)
• Manage the Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology departments
• Partner with physicians, executive leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to drive strategic growth
• Lead a fast-paced, high-volume procedural services department focused on quality, innovation, and exceptional patient care

Compensation & Incentives

• Pay range: $46.05 – $61.02 per hour (based on experience)
• $15,000 sign-on bonus (2-year commitment)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology departments
• Partner with the Director to support departmental growth and service line expansion
• Build a positive, accountable, and collaborative culture focused on teamwork and excellence
• Mentor, coach, and develop high-performing clinical teams
• Lead operational improvement and quality initiatives
• Manage department budgets, staffing, productivity, and performance metrics
• Foster strong relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Ensure regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and patient safety
• Drive innovation by improving workflows and implementing best practices
• Lead through change while maintaining high employee engagement and patient satisfaction

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master's degree preferred

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Supervisor-level or higher leadership experience required
• Cath Lab and/or Neuro Interventional Radiology experience required
• Leadership experience within Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or another procedural services environment preferred
• Demonstrated success leading operational improvements and quality initiatives
• Experience managing budgets, staffing, productivity, and departmental performance metrics
• Knowledge of cardiovascular and interventional procedural workflows, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing engaged teams

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Illinois RN license preferred (facility will wait for the right candidate to obtain Illinois licensure)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• NIHSS Certification (Required)

Department Details

• 5 procedural suites
• High-volume, rapidly growing department
• Average daily procedural volume:
• Coronary Procedures: 5
• Neuro Procedures: 3
• Electrophysiology Procedures: 3
• Interventional Radiology Procedures: 16

Patient Population

Patients undergoing advanced cardiovascular and interventional procedures, including:

• STEMI and PCI
• Diagnostic coronary angiography
• Structural heart procedures
• Electrophysiology studies and ablations
• Pacemaker and ICD implants
• Synchronized cardioversions
• Transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE)
• Acute stroke and thrombectomy procedures
• Peripheral vascular interventions
• Biopsies and drain placements
• Pre- and post-procedural recovery

Schedule

• Full-time
• Day shift
• 40-hour work week
• Leadership schedule with flexibility based on department needs

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• A visible, hands-on leader who leads by example
• Passionate about transforming culture and developing engaged teams
• Comfortable making difficult decisions with compassion and integrity
• Adaptable, resilient, and energized by leading through change
• An exceptional communicator who builds trust with physicians, staff, and executive leadership
• Committed to continuous improvement and challenging the status quo to enhance patient care and operational performance

Why This Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced procedural services leader to help shape the future of a rapidly growing cardiovascular program. You'll work alongside executive leadership and physicians to drive innovation, expand services, mentor staff, and build one of the region's premier Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology programs.

Why Rockford, IL

• Affordable cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas
• Strong and growing healthcare community
• Easy access to Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee
• Family-friendly neighborhoods, parks, dining, and entertainment
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and leadership advancement

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Leadership development opportunities
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance