Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
$3,260-3,704/weekCrossMed will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (Cardiac Cath Lab) – Illinois, Peoria
Job Overview
- Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab RN
- Location: Peoria, Illinois (Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Hours: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week (40 hours/week)
- Department: Cath Lab with 6 suites/labs
- Average Cases per Day: 4-20 cases (1:1 ratio)
- EMR/Equipment: EPIC, GE and Philips monitors, McKesson
Patient Population and Procedures
- Common Diagnoses: STEMI, NSTEMI, Heart Failure, congenital heart defects
- Procedures: TAVR, MitraClip, Peripheral interventions
- Note: Cath Lab is separate from Interventional Radiology (IR) and Electrophysiology (EP)
Work Environment and Team
- Cardiologists on call 24/7, year-round
- Charge nurse available as resource and coordinator; nurse on-call acts as charge nurse
- Cath Lab Techs: Registered Radiologic Technologists (RTRs)
- Call teams: 4-person for call cases; 3-person (1 RN + 2 RTRs) for regular cases
- Scrubs provided
Scheduling and Call Requirements
- Shift length: 9 hours (typically 4 shifts per week)
- Call shifts: 6-8 per month (includes primary and backup call)
- Weekend call: Every 6-7 weekends, starting Friday 5:30 pm to Monday 6:00 am; includes backup circulator role for emergent cases (24-hour shifts, about once per month)
- Holiday call: Includes Easter backup call shift
- Floating: No floating required; experience in IR is a plus but not mandatory
- Orientation: 2-3 shifts specific to the unit
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license or proof of application initiation
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association)
- Skills: Ability to read cardiac strips; occasional titration of drips
- Drug-free workplace: Must pass a negative drug screen for all panels
Additional Notes
- Orientation hours: 12 non-billable hours
- Call off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty
- Local placement rate applies to clinicians living within 50 miles of the facility
This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cardiac Cath Lab RN position.
Facility
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Pros
The facility treats travelers well. The staff appreciate you being there. They pay ok ad well.
Cons
Cost of living gas is more expensive. Housing can be a challenge but there are places.
- 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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