Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab position requiring at least 2 years of cath lab experience and active IL RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a Cardiac Cath Lab with 3 procedure rooms at a Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Caseload includes diagnostic/interventional LHC/RHC, NSTEMI/STEMI, Impella, IABPs, Rotoblator, CTOs/staged PCI, Shockwave, temp pacers, and peripheral diagnostic/intervention procedures
• EP cases include Micra, pacemaker, AICD, lead extraction/revision, and generator change procedures
• Average daily caseload of 5-15 cases
• 10-hour day shifts from 0700-1730
• On-call required including weekend rotations (2 shifts per 4-week schedule) and 4-5 weekday overnight call shifts per 4-week schedule with 30-minute response time and no sleep room available
• No floating required
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Philips hemodynamics system, Merge PACS, and Philips c-arm equipment

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience required
• Experience with moderate sedation using Versed/Fentanyl and critical drip management required
• Experience monitoring and circulating cases required
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

Additional Information

• Monitor and circulate cath lab and EP cases including moderate sedation administration and critical drip management
• Supported by a Charge RN who participates in cases, receptionist, respiratory therapy, and manager/supervisor, with physician coverage available after hours
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 1 day on the unit
• Scrubs provided
• Schedule is self-scheduled in 6-week increments with manager final approval
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved
• Holiday coverage possible via on-call assignment
• First-time travelers not accepted for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for a travel assignment