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Registered Nurse (RN)- Cath Lab

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to respond to an emergent case within that 30 minute call arrival window. What did that look like for you personally?

whether the candidate has actually lived the on-call demands of this role and can sustain them

Tell me about a case where you disagreed with something happening in the room, maybe a technique or a decision, and how you raised it.

willingness to speak up to physicians in a high-stakes, hierarchical environment

Tell me about a time a procedure did not go as planned, maybe a complication or a code in the lab. How did you and the team handle it afterward?

composure under crisis and ability to participate in honest debrief and learning

What does teaching and precepting look like to you, given this unit's emphasis on a supportive, teaching-oriented team?

fit with the unit's collaborative culture and willingness to mentor newer staff

Technical

Walk me through what happens from the moment you get the call for a STEMI activation to the patient being on the table ready for the physician.

whether the candidate knows the real time-sensitive workflow and can execute it under pressure, not just describe it in theory

How do you monitor and manage a patient's hemodynamics during a complex catheterization, and what changes make you speak up to the physician right away?

depth of hands-on cath lab monitoring experience and comfort escalating to the physician

Describe your experience with radiation safety practices in the lab. What do you personally do to limit exposure to yourself, the team, and the patient?

whether safety habits are second nature rather than something learned for the interview

What is your process for managing arterial and venous sheaths, including manual hemostasis and closure devices you have used?

concrete procedural competence expected of someone with two-plus years of cath lab or related experience

How is your experience in critical care, EP, or IR going to carry over into this cath lab, where you'll see complex catheterizations, electrophysiology, and structural heart cases?

honest self-assessment of how transferable prior experience really is to this specific case mix

Situational

A patient develops sudden hypotension and bradycardia right after sheath removal. What are you doing in the first sixty seconds?

recognition of vasovagal reaction versus something more dangerous, and speed of appropriate intervention

A patient starts showing signs of a contrast reaction mid-procedure. What do you do, and who do you need in the room?

knowledge of contrast reaction protocols and ability to mobilize the team quickly

How do you keep a patient calm and informed when they are awake for a procedure and things are moving fast around them?

patient experience and communication skills in an environment that can look intimidating to patients

How do you personally manage the physical and mental demands of ten hour shifts plus shared on-call coverage over time?

realistic sense of the schedule's toll and whether the candidate has a sustainable plan for it

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The full job description

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Department: 36918 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Cardiac Cath Lab Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 4 x 10 hour shifts, on call per department need. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Cath Lab Park Ridge, IL  Full time; 10 hour shifts-staggered start times; Mon-Fri                  Shared call responsibilities after hours/holidays/weekends                  Must be able to meet 30 minute call arrival Where You Will Work: • The unit has four Cath Labs where physicians perform minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease (complex catheterizations, electrophysiology and structural heart procedures) • As a nurse in this department, you will assist the cardiovascular team during intra phase • The Cath Lab provides a collaborative/supportive team approach; embraces teaching/learning with a supportive and engaged leadership team 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 • Must possess at minimum 2 years critical care, Cath Lab, EP and/or IR nursing experience 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 Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center. Advocate Lutheran General offers innovative services, advanced technology and holds national recognition for achievements in quality patient care. Five-time Magnet Designee by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Accolades include: • 50 years of CARF accreditation for inpatient rehabilitation • Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award • Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News and World Report • FACT Accreditation for the Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program • Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals • Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center • New 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit • New 12-bed Clinical Decision Unit 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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