Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
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Job info
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Cath Lab
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Overview
- Work in a Cardiac Cath Lab with 6 suites/labs.
- Average cases per day: 4-20 (1:1 nurse to case ratio).
- Shift: Days, 4 shifts per week, 9 hours per shift (36 hours/week).
- Orientation: 2-3 shifts (non-billable, 12 hours).
- Scrubs provided.
Patient Population & Procedures
- Common diagnoses: STEMI, NSTEMI, Heart Failure, congenital heart defects, TAVR, MitraClip, Peripheral interventions.
- Cath Lab is separate from Interventional Radiology (IR) and Electrophysiology (EP).
Responsibilities & Work Environment
- Ability to read cardiac strips required.
- Occasional titration of drips.
- Work with a team: 3-person regular cases (1 RN, 2 Cath Lab Techs), 4-person call teams.
- Cardiologists on call 24/7.
- Charge nurse available as resource and coordinator; nurse on call acts as charge nurse.
- No floating required; experience in IR is a plus but not mandatory.
Call & Scheduling Requirements
- 6-8 call shifts per month (primary and backup call).
- Weekend call every 6-7 weekends: starts Friday 5:30 pm to Monday 6:00 am (24-hour shifts, about once per month as backup circulator for emergent cases).
- Holiday call required (e.g., Easter backup call).
- Occasional overtime to complete emergent cases.
Required Certifications & Licenses
- Valid RN license in Illinois
- Cardiac Cath Lab experience: minimum 2 years, with experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Ability to read cardiac strips
- Ability to titrate drips occasionally
Technology & Equipment
- EMR: EPIC.
- Monitors: GE and Philips.
- Additional software: McKesson.
Additional Notes
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius.
- Call off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty.
Facility
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 644 beds
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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