Travel Cath IR Rad Tech - $3,606 per week

American Traveler; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist for a travel assignment in Elgin, IL. The role includes IR/EP procedures in a Level II Trauma Center environment, with 2+ years of Cath Lab experience and ARRT certification.

Expect 40 hours weekly, 8-hour day shifts, on-call obligations, and potential float to IR as needed. The facility features multiple Cath Labs, EP and Hybrid rooms, Epic EMR, and a robust support team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience.
• IL license (IEMA) if applicable, ARRT, BLS and ACLS required.
• Skilled in scrubbing, panning, Impella, balloon pump, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Hybrid and EP experience preferred but not required.
• Epic EMR experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform interventional Cath Lab and EP procedures as needed.
• Assist with Impella, balloon pump, and hemodynamics monitoring.
• Work in Interventional Platform with cath labs, EP room, and hybrid room.
• Participate in on-call rotations with defined response times.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

ARRT

BLS

ACLS

EP Lab

Epic EMR

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Elgin, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cath Lab Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath IR Rad Tech for a Level II Trauma Center's Interventional Platform, requiring 2+ years of Cath Lab experience and ARRT certification.

Details

• Interventional Platform with 2 Cath Labs, 1 EP Room, and 1 Hybrid Room
• Daily average caseload of 10-12 cases
• Adult inpatient and outpatient population, intra‑procedural care only (no pre/post care)
• Cath Lab procedures include diagnostic and interventional heart caths, right heart cath, Impella, balloon pump, thrombectomies (Inari and Penumbra), high risk procedures, STEMI/MI, some CTOs, and PFO closure
• EP procedures include temporary and permanent pacemakers, tilt table tests, ablations, and MitraClip
• Hybrid room procedures include AAA repair, Watchman, TAVR, and carotids
• EMR is Epic; IV pumps are Alaris; medication dispensing via Pyxis; hemodynamics via Merge; PACS by GE
• Additional equipment includes GE Cardio (EP), Siemens and Philips rooms, Inari, and Penumbra
• 8‑hour day shifts, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• May float to IR to assist if trained and comfortable
• On‑call required with 10‑11 call shifts per month, including 2 weekends per month (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Weekday call hours are 1530‑0700; weekend call is 1530 Friday to 0700 Monday
• 30‑minute response time required for call; three‑person call team includes 1 nurse, 1 tech, and 1 nurse or tech
• No sleep rooms provided for call shifts
• 1‑2 holidays of call coverage expected per contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience required
• IEMA (IL license) required if applicable, along with ARRT, BLS, and ACLS certification
• Skilled in scrubbing and panning simultaneously, Impella, balloon pump, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Hybrid and EP experience preferred but not required
• Epic EMR experience
• Candidate's middle name or initial required for consideration
• Candidate date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Facility is a 255‑bed Level II Trauma Center, Level 2E Special Care Nursery, Magnet‑designated, and Primary Stroke Center
• Charge Nurse support available, occasionally taking patient assignments or covering breaks
• 24/7 RT and Hospitalist support; Cardiologist available during the day and on call at night
• RRT/Code Team responds to codes in the lab
• Transportation available for IR patients only, not Cath Lab
• Orientation includes NEO and 2‑3 8‑hour shifts of unit orientation
• Procedural scrubs provided
• Free parking available
• First‑time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Former Advocate Health employees or subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for travel assignments
• No radius restrictions; local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Time off requests must be approved through the manager

American Traveler Job ID #P-755215. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry‑free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

• premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• generous 401(k) match
• substantial housing stipends
• and more

Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in‑house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.