Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $3,205 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cardiac Cath Lab) Specialist in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves supporting complex cardiovascular procedures in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours (0700-1730), cycle made in 6-week increments with self-scheduling and manager approval
• Experience: No minimum years of experience required; however, 2 years of Cath Lab experience is preferred for RNs and Technicians
• Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS; Tech: BLS, ACLS, ARRT
• Required Skills:
  • RNs: Moderate sedation using Versed/Fentanyl, critical drip management, case observation/circulation across diverse procedures
  • Technicians: Laser lead extraction, Rotoblator, Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), EKOS, pacemaker management, scrub and pan table skills, groin site management and monitoring
• Support within Department: Charge RN participates in cases, receptionist, hospitalist/physician after-hours coverage, respiratory therapist, manager/supervisor
• Technology and Equipment: EPIC electronic medical record system, Alaris infusion pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Phillips hemodynamics, GeoLogo PACS, Phillips C-arm imaging unit
• Facilities: Three dedicated Cath Labs
• Additional Information:
  • Rooms: 3 Cath Labs
  • Average case load: 5-15 cases per day
  • On-call availability: Yes, with weekend and weekday call shifts in 4-week cycles
  • Response time: 30 minutes. No sleep room available
  • Parking: Agency-signed parking options available at $47.50/month or $23.75/2 weeks; nearby public transportation options include the CTA Brown Line
  • Orientation: 1 day on the unit with New Employee Orientation (NEO)

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Posted Date: 2026-09-01

Cross Country Job ID #1264876. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Cardiac Cath Lab

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus