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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab

Advocate North Side Health Network

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - 836 W Wellington Ave

You'll work in one of three Cath Labs where physicians run minimally invasive tests and procedures for cardiovascular disease.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 9

Shift and hours
4-10 hour shifts · days Dayshift 4-10hour40 hours a week
Unit and setting
Cardiac Cath Lab · Hospital Cardiac Cath Lab
License
RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state of IllinoisIllinois RN license
Term
Per Diem Full time; 4-10 hour shiftsFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Illinois RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Illinois Check your license
Certification
BLS and ACLS Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association and ACLS
Education
Accredited or approved nursing program completed Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Experience
1 year Cath Lab RN experience Minimum of one year of Cath Lab RN experience required
Also asks
Able to take call and arrive within 30 minutes Ability to take call and arrive to the hospital within 30 minutes

What it pays

Sign-on bonus
$10,000
Bonus
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus This position is eligible for up to a $10,000.00 sign on bonus.
Extra pay
Shift and on-call premium pay Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
Pay reviews
Pay within the range depends on qualifications, skills, experience and training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Pay reviews
Incentive pay for some positions Incentive pay for select positionsselect positions
Pay reviews
Annual raises based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid time off programsPaid Time Off programs
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life and disability coverageHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • BenefitsFlexible spending accounts for health and dependent careFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • BenefitsAdoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • BenefitsRetirement plan with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • BenefitsEducational assistance programEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (4)
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

The role and schedule

Day to day
assist the cardiovascular team from prep through recovery As a nurse in this department you will assist the cardiovascular team throughout the procedure from prep through recovery.
On call
on call; must reach the hospital within 30 minutes Call required; must be able to meet 30 minute arrival time to hospital
Travel
May travel to other Advocate sites for orientation May be required to travel to other Advocate sites for orientation purposes
Details
397-bed hospital The hospital is state-of-the-art 397-bed, non-academic teaching hospital.
Details
Magnet-designated nursing services Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The workplace

Advocate North Side Health Network
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.

Original listing

Posted on Advocate North Side Health Network’s careers page.

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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 of one year of Cath Lab RN experience required 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

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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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