What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN)- Cath Lab position at Advocate Aurora Health?
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:
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