RN Cath Lab
Hire Talent - Elgin, IL
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RN - Cardiac Cath Lab (Interventional Platform) Location: 1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123 Openings: 3 Job Type: Contract | Standard Rate Assignment Dates: January 19 - April 18, 2026 Pay & Schedule Hours: 40 hours/week Shift: 8-hour Day Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday On-Call: Required ~10 on-call days per month On call from 3:30 PM - 7:00 AM Minimum 1 call weekend per month Holidays: None required (Jan-Mar) About the Facility Well-established interventional program serving the Northern Illinois region. The Interventional Platform supports high-acuity cardiac and vascular procedures with strong physician collaboration and experienced clinical leadership. Job Summary The Cath Lab RN will support diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, providing direct patient care, monitoring hemodynamics, administering medications, and responding to emergent situations. This role requires a strong technical skill set, comfort with complex devices, and prior on-call experience. Key Responsibilities Assist physicians during cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data throughout procedures Administer conscious sedation and medications per protocol Operate and manage cath lab equipment and devices Maintain sterile fields and adhere to infection control standards Respond quickly to patient condition changes and emergencies Complete accurate and timely documentation in EPIC Participate in rotating on-call coverage for emergent cases Collaborate with Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology teams Patient & Procedure Types Cardiac catheterizations Angioplasty and interventional cardiology procedures High-acuity cardiac and vascular cases Required Experience & Skills Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab RN experience Strong hemodynamics experience Experience with: cases IABP Temporary pacemakers Impella IVUS Conscious sedation administration EPIC documentation experience Prior on-call experience Licensure & Certifications Active RN license (IL or Compact) BLS and ACLS (current) Nice to Have 2+ years of Interventional Radiology experience Floating Requirements Must be willing to float to Interventional Radiology as needed Support & Work Environment Cardiology physicians and interventional specialists Experienced Cath Lab leadership and nursing administration Team-oriented, high-acuity procedural environment
Created: 2026-03-04