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🏥 Job Breakdown – Cath Lab / Interventional Radiology RN Facility: G Shep – Interventional Platform Location: Barrington, Illinois Facility Type: Level II Trauma Center Beds: 176 Other: Level II NICU, Magnet-designated, Primary Stroke Center Contract: 13 weeks
8-hour day shift / 40 hours per week 🫀 Department This is a combined Cath Lab + Interventional Radiology (IR) department , but they have: Dedicated Cath Lab staff Dedicated IR staff 4 procedure rooms Pre/post area is staffed by a different unit The candidate may float between Cath Lab and IR based on skill set . 👩⚕️ RN Requirements Minimum
2 years Cath Lab experience IR experience is preferred First-time travelers: case-by-case review RN must be able to: Circulate procedures Record procedures Work with invasive cardiology patients Perform/assist with moderate sedation Work with Fentanyl and Versed Complete onsite sign-off for moderate sedation 🫀 Cath Lab Procedures Experience with these is required: Invasive cardiology Structural heart procedures AAA repairs TAVR Ablations 🩻 IR Experience IR experience is preferred.
Procedures include: Biopsies Peripheral interventions Other invasive and non-invasive IR procedures 👥 Procedure Room Staffing Each procedure room generally has: 2 Nurses 1 Tech 📜 Required Certifications – RN BLS ACLS 💻 Charting / Equipment EPIC MERGE charting system 📞 Call Requirement – Very Important For RN: 1 week of call every 3 weeks Weekday call: approximately 5:30 PM–7:30 AM Weekend call: 24 hours Holiday coverage is call only Manager may discuss alternatives if the call rotation is a deal breaker.
This is an important point to confirm with the candidate before submission. 📅 Scheduling 8-hour day shift 40 hours/week Weekend coverage is through call , not regular weekend shifts. Up to 7 days RTO can be approved. 🩺 Tech Requirements If you're screening an IR/Cath Lab Tech instead of an RN: 2 years experience in Cath Lab or IR Must be able to scrub and record BLS required ARRT-R required for IR Tech ACLS preferred/required depending on tech role 👕 Other Details Scrub: Procedural Parking: Free Orientation: Approximately 1–3 days on the unit