Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $2,760 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 9 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Cardiac Cath Laboratory Nurse located in the region requires a dedicated healthcare professional to support patients undergoing various cardiac procedures. The role involves providing specialized nursing care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring patient safety, and executing responsibilities according to department protocols.

Job Details

• Shift Schedule: Days, with 9-hour shifts Monday through Friday, including rotating days off and call coverage expanding beyond standard hours to include weekends and holidays.
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license, minimum of 2 years of recent Cath Lab RN experience, STEMI experience required, ACLS, BLS certifications (AHA or ARC), NIHSS certification, and must be willing to wait for license submission.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Neuro Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures is preferred.
• Department: Cardiac Catheterization Lab, supporting procedures such as coronary angiography, PCI, electrophysiology studies, device implants, carotid interventions, and recovery.
• Equipment and EMR: Epic, Change Healthcare (formerly McKesson), Lifepak 20.
• Patient Population: Patients with diagnoses such as STEMI, requiring interventions including PCI, structural heart procedures, ablations, and device management.
• Additional Information: Orientation is personalized based on prior experience, typically lasting 1 to 2 days in each procedural area. Floating within the cath lab department may be required.
• Scheduling Details: Starts on 09/28/2026 and ends on 01/11/2027, with scheduled hours totaling at least 36 hours per week.

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

Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 36.0 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

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus