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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your ICU, ED or cath lab experience and how it prepares you for this role.

What they are checking: Whether their background gives them the critical care skills the posting requires.

Tell me about a time you spoke up during a procedure because something wasn't right.

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up in a physician-led room when patient safety is at stake.

How do you explain to a nervous patient what will happen during their cath?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm patients with simple, honest explanations before an invasive procedure.

What would you do

You're on call and get paged for a STEMI at 2 a.m. You have 30 minutes to arrive. What do you do from the moment you get the page?

What they are checking: Whether they understand door-to-balloon urgency and can be ready to go within the required response time.

In the middle of a procedure, the patient's blood pressure drops suddenly and they say they feel strange. What are you thinking and doing?

What they are checking: Whether they can think through causes like bleeding, tamponade or vagal reaction and act quickly with the team.

This part-time role includes on-call seven days a month with weekends. How does that work with the rest of your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can truly meet the call commitment and response time without gaps.

How do you work with the techs in the lab when roles overlap during a busy case?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate smoothly in a small procedural team where everyone has to move fast.

About the work

Walk me through how you prepare a patient for a heart catheterization before they come into the room.

What they are checking: Whether they know the key pre-procedure checks like consent, allergies, kidney function, anticoagulants and baseline pulses.

How do you manage moderate sedation during a cath, and what makes you stop and call for help?

What they are checking: Whether they can safely give sedation and recognize airway or breathing problems early.

How do you care for a femoral or radial access site after the sheath comes out?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to prevent and spot bleeding, hematoma and loss of pulse after the procedure.

What rhythms do you watch for during a cath, and how would you respond to ventricular fibrillation on the table?

What they are checking: Whether they can recognize dangerous rhythms and act under ACLS right away.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36918 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Cardiac Cath Lab Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Dayshift 4-10hour Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Sign On Bonus This position is eligible for up to a $10,000.00 sign on bonus. Registered Nurse (RN) – Cath Lab Chicago, IL (Lakeview Neighborhood) Full time; 4-10 hour shifts Call required; must be able to meet 30 minute arrival time to hospital May be required to travel to other Advocate sites for orientation purposes Where You Will Work: The unit has three Cath Labs where physicians perform minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. As a nurse in this department you will assist the cardiovascular team throughout the procedure from prep through recovery. We’re Looking For: • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing • Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Illinois • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association and ACLS • Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferably in Critical Care or Cath Lab • Ability to take call and arrive to the hospital within 30 minutes What You’ll Do: • As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. • Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. About This Location: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center’s history spans 100 years of caring for the community in the heart of Lakeview in Chicago, IL. The hospital is state-of-the-art 397-bed, non-academic teaching hospital. A new tower opened Fall of 2025. Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Accolades include: • Level I Trauma Center • EDAP • Primary Stroke • Level III Perinatal • LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity • NAPBC / NAPRC • CARF • MBSAQIP Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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