Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
$2,503-3,228/weekMedical Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Cardiac Cath Lab RN - Peoria, Illinois
Position Overview
- Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab (Cath Lab RN)
- Location: Peoria, IL
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Department: Cath Lab (6 suites/labs)
- Average Cases per Day: 4-20 cases/day, typically 1:1 nurse to case ratio
- Shift Length: 4-9 hour shifts, occasionally extended for emergent cases
- Orientation: 2-3 shifts (non-billable)
Required Certifications and Skills
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS
- Ability to read cardiac strips
- Experience with titrating drips occasionally
Patient Types and Procedures
- Common Diagnoses: STEMI, NSTEMI, Heart Failure, Congenital heart disease
- Procedures: TAVR, MitraClip, Peripheral interventions
- Note: Cath Lab is separate from Interventional Radiology (IR) and Electrophysiology (EP)
Equipment and EMR
- EMR: EPIC
- Monitors: GE and Philips
- Other Systems: McKesson
Team and Call Structure
- Cardiologists: On call 24/7, year-round
- Charge Nurse: Present as resource and coordinator; nurse on-call acts as charge nurse
- Cath Lab Techs: Registered Radiologic Technologists (RTRs)
- Call Teams: 4-person teams for call cases; regular cases staffed with 1 RN and 2 RTRs
Scheduling and Call Requirements
- Call Shifts: 6-8 call shifts per month (primary and backup call)
- Weekend Call: Every 6-7 full weekends (Friday 5:30pm to Monday 6:00am)
- Additional Weekend Backup Shifts: 24-hour shifts, approximately once per month
- Holiday Call: Includes Easter backup call shift
- Floating: No floating required; experience in IR is a plus but not mandatory
Additional Information
- Scrubs provided
- Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels
- Local Placements: Accepts clinicians within 50-mile radius
- Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty
- Non-billable Orientation Hours: 12 hours (guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation)
This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs comfortable with high-acuity cardiac cases, call responsibilities, and working in a fast-paced environment with a multidisciplinary team.
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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