Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago’s Lakeview area is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cath Lab. The role supports the cardiovascular team from prep through recovery in three Cath Labs, with full-time 4-10 hour shifts and on-call requirements.

Applicants must complete an approved nursing program, hold an Illinois RN license, have BLS and ACLS, and bring at least one year of experience in critical care or cath lab. On-call ability within 30 minutes is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association and ACLS.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferably in Critical Care or Cath Lab.
• Ability to take call and arrive to the hospital within 30 minutes.

Responsibilities

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Education

Nursing degree or program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cath Lab

Chicago, IL (Lakeview Neighborhood)

Full time; 4-10 hour shifts

Call required; must be able to meet 30 minute arrival time to hospital

Where You Will Work

The unit has three Cath Labs where physicians perform minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. As a nurse in this department you will assist the cardiovascular team throughout the procedure from prep through recovery.

We’re Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Illinois
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association and ACLS
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferably in Critical Care or Cath Lab
• Ability to take call and arrive to the hospital within 30 minutes

What You’ll Do

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center’s history spans 100 years of caring for the community in the heart of Lakeview in Chicago, IL. The hospital is state-of-the-art 397-bed, non-academic teaching hospital. A new tower opened Fall of 2025. Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Accolades Include

• Level I Trauma Center
• EDAP
• Primary Stroke
• Level III Perinatal
• LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity
• NAPBC / NAPRC
• CARF
• MBSAQIP

Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

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