American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cath Lab position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL, requiring active IL licensure and hands-on interventional cardiac cath lab experience.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting — Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated facility with 562 staffed beds
- Assigned to the Cardiac Cath Lab unit (5-room unit) with an average daily census of 25
- Day shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (0630–1900)
- Required to work 2–3 weekends per 13-week contract
- On-call required as needed
- Floating within scope is required, including potential float to an affiliate nearby hospital
- Required procedures include: Circulate Procedures, Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult), Left Heart Catheterization, Right Heart Catheterization, and Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz Monitoring
- Required medication experience: Procedural Sedation Administration and Monitoring
- Charting performed in Cerner (experience required)
- Scrubs are provided by the facility
- Free parking available on-site with a permit obtained during orientation
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI AHA cards not accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of interventional cardiac cath lab experience required
- Required clinical skills: Interpretation and Management of Dysrhythmias, Monitoring Procedural Sedation
- Cerner EMR experience required
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are accepted for this position
- Candidates must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays falling within the contract period
- RTO of up to 5 days is generally accommodable; requests exceeding 5 days require facility approval
- Schedule change requests should be discussed directly with the manager
- Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible to apply as a traveler
- Travel pairs are not accepted for this position
- Floating within the hospital and to nearby affiliate facilities is a requirement for all travelers in this role
American Traveler Job ID #P-706424. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cath Lab/EP
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.