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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 15 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 9 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Days, 4x9hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
Length: 15 weeks
Openings: 1
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
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
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - 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.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including 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.
Worksite address
rockford, IL, 61103, US
Who can apply
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