Travel RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

American Traveler; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 6,102,000 - 6,781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab RN for an assignment in Illinois. The role requires active IL RN license and a minimum of 2 years in a Cath Lab, including STEMI exposure. IR/Neuro IR experience is a plus and BLS/ACLS/NIHSS are required.

The position involves 36 hours per week across 4x9s, with on-call and weekend coverage. Start date is Sep 28, 2026, for 15 weeks, with travel and hospital-based perks provided.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cath Lab RN experience.
• STEMI experience required; IR/Neuro IR experience preferred.
• ABLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across cath lab procedures.
• Orientation is individualized, 1–2 days per area.
• Holiday coverage may be required within contract period.
• Scrub and monitor for each case; adhere to protocols.

Skills

Cath Lab RN

STEMI experience

IR experience

Neuro IR experience

BLS certified

ACLS certified

NIHSS

IL RN license

Tools

Epic EMR

Change Healthcare

Lifepak 20

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Assignment Overview

Magnet Hospital

$2,866/wk

Shift: Days, 4x9hrs

Hours: 36 hrs/wk

Start Date: Sep 28, 2026

Length: 15 weeks

Openings: 1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab RN with a minimum of 2 years of recent Cath Lab experience and required STEMI experience for a role requiring an active IL RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting within a Cardiac Cath Lab department featuring 5 procedural suites/labs
• Handles an average daily caseload including 5 coronary cases, 1 neuro case, 3 EP cases, and 16 IR cases
• Patient population includes STEMI, PCI, diagnostic coronary angiography, structural heart procedures, EP studies, ablations, device implants, synchronized cardioversions, TEEs, acute stroke/thrombectomy, peripheral vascular interventions, biopsies, and drain placements
• Uses Epic EMR, Change Healthcare (formerly McKesson), and Lifepak 20 equipment
• Schedule consists of Monday-Friday 9-hour shifts with one rotating day off each week
• Rotating weekday and weekend on-call coverage required, including 24-hour call shifts on Saturdays and Sundays
• Call hours cover any time outside M-F 0700-1630
• Floating required within the cath lab department only, including Coronary, Neuro IR, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology, and Prep & Recovery areas
• Manager or Charge Nurse present on each shift
• Cath Lab Techs support each case by scrubbing and monitoring

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cath Lab RN experience required
• STEMI experience required
• IR and Neuro IR experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS, and NIHSS
• BSN not required for this position
• Must be able to pass a negative drug screen for all panels as part of a Drug-Free Campus policy

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across coronary, neuro, EP, and interventional radiology procedures within the cath lab
• Orientation is individualized based on prior experience, typically including 1-2 days in each procedural area
• Holiday coverage required if a holiday falls within the contract period
• Hospital-provided surgical scrubs required for dress code
• Local rates available for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility, though no radius rule applies for eligibility
• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,866/wk

Assignment Total (15 Weeks)

$42,990

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$149,032

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,620/wk

Regular Hours

$45.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,620

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,866/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,579 - $2,866. The $2,866 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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Job ID: P-755697