AHS Vista LLC·Waukegan, Illinois
Assist cardiologists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures while providing high-quality nursing care. Monitor patients for complications, administer medications, and operate specialized cardiac devices.
Vista Medical Center is seeking an experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated RN who is eager to broaden their skills and gain valuable experience in a community hospital recognized as a certified Center of Excellence in multiple critical areas of patient care.
Assist cardiologists in performing diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures. Provide high-quality nursing care, including assessing and managing patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab and interventional radiology as needed. Closely monitor patients for improvements or complications, administering medications as indicated, including moderate sedation during procedures. Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of diagnostic and interventional catheterization, including circulating, monitoring, and recording procedures. Interpret 12-lead EKGs, manage cardiac medications, and provide emergency management of cardiac patients. Adhere to current clinical practice guidelines in cardiology and support secondary prevention efforts. Perform comprehensive nursing assessments to gather data and identify patient needs. Pre-procedure responsibilities include ensuring all clinically important aspects are checked before the patient enters the Cath Lab. Assist physicians during catheterization procedures, angioplasties, pacemaker implantation, and other cardiac procedures. Understand and operate special devices, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, rotablators, AngioJets, thrombus aspiration systems, cutting balloons, and filter wires. Qualifications, Desired Skills, and Experiences: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a cardiology catheterization lab is preferred; ICU experience is also preferred. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required. Experience in advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation and moderate sedation is required.
Vista Medical Center offers a competitive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans 401K with matching Education Assistance Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave And much more! If you are an experienced RN with a passion for cardiac care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our exceptional team at Vista Medical Center.
Requires ACLS certification and experience in advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation and moderate sedation. A minimum of one year of experience in a cardiology catheterization lab or ICU is preferred.
Market context
In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.
