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Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab - Days

Mercyhealth · Rockford, IL · $35.85–$55.56 an hour · Full time

Posted Jul 6, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The schedule includes weeknight call and one weekend a month. Tell me about your experience with on-call work.

What they are checking: Whether they can respond reliably to call-ins and stay sharp for urgent procedures.

Tell me about a time you worked well in a fast-paced team setting.

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and stay flexible, which the posting emphasizes.

What would you do

How do you prepare a patient who is anxious about a procedure where they'll be awake?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain what will happen in plain words and help the patient stay calm.

The posting mentions a float incentive. How do you feel about floating between IR and the cath lab?

What they are checking: Whether they are open to cross-training and can adapt quickly between procedure areas.

About the work

This role supports Interventional Radiology at Javon Bea Hospital. What image-guided procedures have you worked on before?

What they are checking: Whether they have real procedural experience or will need a full orientation to IR and cath lab work.

Walk me through how you monitor a patient under moderate sedation during a procedure.

What they are checking: Whether they know airway, vitals and sedation scale checks and when to stop and call for help.

A patient's blood pressure drops and they become unresponsive mid-procedure. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act quickly with the team and know emergency steps for procedural complications.

After a femoral access procedure, the patient has a growing lump at the site. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a hematoma or bleeding and apply pressure and escalate right away.

How do you keep a sterile field and step in if someone breaks it?

What they are checking: Whether they protect sterility firmly, even when it means speaking up to a physician.

How do you check for contrast allergies and kidney risk before a case?

What they are checking: Whether they review history and labs and raise concerns before the patient is on the table.

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The full job description

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OVERVIEW This position will support Interventional Radiology (IR / CVI) at the Javon Bea Hospital campus. The RN for Interventional Radiology will provide care before, during, and after image-guided procedures. The RN will be skilled in patient monitoring, sedation, and assisting physicians while maintaining a sterile environment and will be a strong team player focused on patient safety and efficient care in fast-paced settings. Sign-on Bonus Available Schedule : 40 hours per week Shift : Variable Day Shift Hours Starting at 7:00A; 1 - 2 weeknight call shifts per schedule period and 1 weekend of on-call per month RNs hired for this position may be eligible for float incentive ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. · Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws practice act. · Documents according to standards of care. · Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care. · Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and or clinic policy including patient and family instruction. · Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance. · Utilizes clinical expertise and guidance to other units’ departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care. · Utilizes critical thinking regarding patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command. · Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions and peer review process. CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited nursing program. ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred. May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines) CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE Licensed as an RN in state of practice Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days Other certification(s) per unit requirements. For example : ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Passing the Driver’s License Check and or Credit Check (for those positions requiring). Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. Must be able to follow written or oral instructions. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES May include color blind test (per department guidelines) WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure. AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED Neonate (birth – 28 days): Yes Adolescents (13 years – 17 years): Yes Non- Specific Task (NA): No Infant (29 days – less than 1 year): Yes Adult (18 years – 64 years): Yes Pediatric (1 year – 12 years): Yes Geriatric (65 years and older): Yes INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties. WORK CONTACT GROUP Partners, physicians, patients’ family, visitors, vendors SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. RN Hospital, RN Home Health and Hospice, RN Oncology: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. RN Clinic and Ambulatory RN’s: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. PAY RANGE: $35.85 - $55.56 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: • Medical, Dental, Vision • Life & Disability Insurance • FSA/HSA Options • Generous, accruing paid time off • Paid Parental and caregiver leave • Career advancement and educational opportunities • Tuition and certification reimbursement • Certification Reimbursement • Well-being Programs • Employee Discounts • On-Demand Pay • Financial Education • Annual recognition/awards events • Partner appreciation days • Family entertainment/attractions discount • Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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