RN - Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL 60622

Industry: Healthcare Job Number: MM72153369 Pay Rate: $20 / hour

Job Description

RN Cath Lab Acute Care Duties
A Cath Lab RN is a registered nurse who provides specialized, acute care in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, working closely with interventional cardiologists to perform and support diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures. The role combines ICU-level hemodynamic monitoring with OR-level procedural support in a fast-paced, technology-intensive environment providers.avahealth.co.
Core Acute Care Duties
Pre-procedure care
  • Perform focused cardiovascular assessment, review allergies, and verify informed consent RN Programs.
  • Prepare patients: establish IV access, check labs (creatinine, coagulation), confirm NPO status, and ensure vascular access site is ready RN Programs.
  • Assist with consent forms and document pre-procedure checks
Procedural support
  • Circulate and/or scrub during cardiac catheterization, angiography, stent placement, electrophysiology studies, device implantations, and structural heart procedures 
  • Operate specialized equipment: intra-aortic balloons, physiological recorders, ECG monitors, and imaging systems Indeed.
  • Administer and monitor medications: heparin, contrast, nitroglycerin, vasopressors, antiarrhythmics providers.avahealth.co.
  • Manage hemodynamic monitoring: arterial lines, PA catheters, IABP, Impella support providers
  • Administer conscious sedation and monitor for adverse reactions 
Acute emergency response
  • Rapidly transition to high-acuity STEMI activation mode when a patient with an active heart attack arrives RN Programs+1.
  • Provide immediate interventions, including emergency defibrillation, vasopressor support, and hemodynamic stabilization
Post-procedure care
  • Manage groin or radial access sites for bleeding, infection, or thrombosis 
  • Monitor patients for complications and provide post-procedure education on recovery, medications, and lifestyle
Documentation and coordination
  • Chart patient data, consent forms, lab results, and procedure details Indeed.
  • Collaborate with physicians, technicians, and other staff to ensure safe, efficient care 
Skills & Competencies
  • Clinical skills: Advanced cardiac monitoring, vascular access, medication management, emergency response.
  • Technical skills: Sterile technique, aseptic procedures, radiation safety.
  • Communication: Clear coordination with interventional teams and patient/family education.
  • Certifications often required: ACLS, BLS, RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist), CCRN, CAVS/CEPS 
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Meet Shane...

Shane s journey with Nextaff began in 2019, when he established a successful franchise in the Kansas City metro area. His experience as a Nextaff franchise owner provides prospective buyers with a completely transparent view of the Nextaff Franchise Opportunity. Prior to his time at Nextaff, Shane led large sales teams in the Financial Services and Medical Device industries, further developing his expertise in leadership and business management.

Do you play sports?

Basketball! I was fortunate enough to play college basketball all 4 years and in 2013 we won the NCAA DII National Championship.

What do you love most about your current role?

Getting to know prospective franchise buyers. I love hearing about their goals and dreams they want to achieve through entrepreneurship.

What is your favorite color?

Orange! Yes, it is one of Nextaff s main colors but it was my favorite before coming to Nextaff. In the franchising world, I m known as Orange pants guy .

Meet Cary...

When it comes to operating a staffing firm, Cary has worn every hat. From recruiting, to sales, to management, to ownership, he has been involved in every aspect of running a successful staffing business. He has successfully led three separate companies to the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 lists, which puts him in an elite class of staffing entrepreneurship. Combining that experience with a strong passion for entrepreneurs makes Cary an ideal leader for driving the Nextaff vision.

Describe yourself in three words.

Loyal, Driven, Creative

Is there a mantra or affirmation you live by?

Do what you said you were going to do.

Do you have a celebrity doppelganger?

Back in the day, it was John Cusak. I want my two dollars!