Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab - $46-61 per hour

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Cath Lab for a nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Date posted: July 13, 2026

Pay: $46.05 - $61.02 per hour

Job description:

Pay: $46.05 – $61.02 per hour

Job Description

Cardiac Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology Manager (RN) Opportunity – Rockford, IL

Direct Hire | Full-Time | Day Shift (40 Hours/Week)

A leading healthcare organization in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology Manager (RN) to lead a growing procedural services department. This full-time leadership opportunity offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment

This role is ideal for a dynamic nurse leader with Cath Lab and/or Neuro Interventional Radiology experience who is passionate about building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and expanding cardiovascular and interventional services.

Position Overview

• Permanent, full-time leadership position
• Day shift (40-hour work week)
• Manage the Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology departments
• Partner with physicians, executive leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to drive strategic growth
• Lead a fast-paced, high-volume procedural services department focused on quality, innovation, and exceptional patient care

Compensation & Incentives

• Pay range: $46.05 – $61.02 per hour (based on experience)
• $15,000 sign-on bonus (2-year commitment)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology departments
• Partner with the Director to support departmental growth and service line expansion
• Build a positive, accountable, and collaborative culture focused on teamwork and excellence
• Mentor, coach, and develop high-performing clinical teams
• Lead operational improvement and quality initiatives
• Manage department budgets, staffing, productivity, and performance metrics
• Foster strong relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Ensure regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and patient safety
• Drive innovation by improving workflows and implementing best practices
• Lead through change while maintaining high employee engagement and patient satisfaction

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master's degree preferred

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Supervisor-level or higher leadership experience required
• Cath Lab and/or Neuro Interventional Radiology experience required
• Leadership experience within Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or another procedural services environment preferred
• Demonstrated success leading operational improvements and quality initiatives
• Experience managing budgets, staffing, productivity, and departmental performance metrics
• Knowledge of cardiovascular and interventional procedural workflows, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing engaged teams

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Illinois RN license preferred (facility will wait for the right candidate to obtain Illinois licensure)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• NIHSS Certification (Required)

Department Details

• 5 procedural suites
• High-volume, rapidly growing department
• Average daily procedural volume:
• Coronary Procedures: 5
• Neuro Procedures: 3
• Electrophysiology Procedures: 3
• Interventional Radiology Procedures: 16

Patient Population

Patients undergoing advanced cardiovascular and interventional procedures, including:

• STEMI and PCI
• Diagnostic coronary angiography
• Structural heart procedures
• Electrophysiology studies and ablations
• Pacemaker and ICD implants
• Synchronized cardioversions
• Transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE)
• Acute stroke and thrombectomy procedures
• Peripheral vascular interventions
• Biopsies and drain placements
• Pre- and post-procedural recovery

Schedule

• Full-time
• Day shift
• 40-hour work week
• Leadership schedule with flexibility based on department needs

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• A visible, hands-on leader who leads by example
• Passionate about transforming culture and developing engaged teams
• Comfortable making difficult decisions with compassion and integrity
• Adaptable, resilient, and energized by leading through change
• An exceptional communicator who builds trust with physicians, staff, and executive leadership
• Committed to continuous improvement and challenging the status quo to enhance patient care and operational performance

Why This Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced procedural services leader to help shape the future of a rapidly growing cardiovascular program. You'll work alongside executive leadership and physicians to drive innovation, expand services, mentor staff, and build one of the region's premier Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology programs.

Why Rockford, IL

• Affordable cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas
• Strong and growing healthcare community
• Easy access to Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee
• Family-friendly neighborhoods, parks, dining, and entertainment
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and leadership advancement

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Leadership development opportunities
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

Medical Solutions Direct Hire Job ID #1139161.

About Medical Solutions Direct Hire

At Medical Solutions, we're people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there's a whole lot of care going on in our world and that's just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation's largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we're the very best at what we do. You'll love our culture that's filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we're sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you'll find a great place to work and a career home. We've received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we've made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you'll fit right in.