Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse (RN) – CVOR Travel Nursing Job in Springfield, Illinois

Position Overview

Join a high-acuity cardiac catheterization team as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Springfield, Illinois. This 13-week Cath Lab nursing assignment offers experienced cardiovascular nurses the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients in an acute-care, Level I trauma setting while supporting diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. Collaborate with experienced physicians, nurses, and rapid response teams in this rewarding Illinois travel nursing job.

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Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,430-$2,550
• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care, Level I trauma center
• Unit Profile: Five-room procedural unit with an average daily census of approximately 25 patients
• Weekend Commitment: Approximately 2-3 weekend shifts during the assignment
• Call: Required as needed
• Floating: May be required within the nurse’s scope of practice to support patient-care needs
• Orientation: 36 hours, including virtual pre-start requirements

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, active and in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent cardiac catheterization, CVOR, or cardiovascular procedural nursing experience
• Experience in interventional and diagnostic cardiac catheterization
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Clinical experience with adult diagnostic catheterizations, interventional catheterizations, left and right heart catheterizations, and pulmonary artery line or Swan-Ganz monitoring
• Procedural sedation administration and monitoring experience
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records
• Strong assessment, communication, prioritization, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced cardiac procedural environment

Cardiac Catheterization Lab Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures
• Circulate for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures in the Cath Lab
• Prepare patients, verify procedure readiness, and monitor responses throughout the episode of care
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation in accordance with established standards and protocols
• Recognize, interpret, and respond to dysrhythmias and changes in patient condition
• Support left and right heart catheterization procedures and pulmonary artery line or Swan-Ganz monitoring
• Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, nurses, rapid response teams, and interdisciplinary staff to promote efficient patient flow and positive outcomes
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Cerner
• Participate in call coverage, weekend scheduling, and in-scope floating as needed

Apply now for this Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse travel assignment in Springfield, Illinois, and join a collaborative cardiovascular healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.