CA – Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) Contract

CA Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) Contract

• Job Title: Cath Lab RN
• Location: Rockford, IL
• Department: Cardiac Cath Lab / CVI Lab
• Position Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $70.00 $72.00/hr
• Schedule: Days with On-Call Rotation
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• EMR: EPIC

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cath Lab RN for a contract opportunity at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Riverside in Rockford, IL. This role is ideal for a skilled RN with strong cardiac cath lab, cardiovascular intervention, and critical care experience. The selected candidate will support patient care in the Cath Lab setting, assist with cardiovascular procedures, and participate in an on-call rotation that includes weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab / CVI Lab setting
• Support cardiovascular intervention procedures and Cath Lab workflow
• Utilize the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams
• Perform patient assessments, care planning, interventions, and evaluation of outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments according to approved nursing standards, policies, and procedures
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in accordance with facility standards
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans based on physician direction and hospital policy
• Provide patient and family education based on clinical needs and level of understanding
• Respond appropriately to complex clinical situations and escalate concerns through the proper chain of command
• Participate in performance improvement, peer review, shared governance, and continuous learning activities
• Support patient safety, quality care, and a positive patient experience throughout the assignment

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required at time of submission
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• 3 years of RN experience with at least 1 year of critical care experience preferred
• Cardiovascular Intervention / Cath Lab experience required
• Experience in a Cath Lab at a Level 1 Trauma Center preferred
• BLS / CPR certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Must successfully pass EKG test prior to completion of orientation
• EPIC experience preferred
• Must be available for day shift with on-call rotation, including weeknights, weekends, and holidays