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Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee is a community hospital.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 1 · Applications close Oct 1, 2027

Unit and setting
Cath-Lab
License
RN licenseActive state Registered Nursing (RN) License; required.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Active state Registered Nursing (RN) License; required.
Certification
Current BCLS (AHA), ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current; required.
Experience
One (1) year clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab doing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area; required.
Experience
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Preferred

Education
Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN); preferred.

What it pays

Sign-on bonus
$10,000

The workplace

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St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee
Community Hospital

You would be applying to St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, a community hospital serving Kankakee and the towns around it. In 2026 Forbes listed it among the country’s Top Hospitals and as the only Five-Star Overall honoree in Kankakee County…

Worth asking

  • 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 shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

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 St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee’s careers page.

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Bonus Amount $10,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview Founded in 1897, St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL, is an 182-bed facility that has been a cornerstone of specialty and emergency care, available 24/7. We specialize in advanced surgical treatments for critical injuries and illnesses, ensuring that our care teams are attentive to your unique health needs. St. Mary’s Hospital offers a range of specialty services, including heart care, cancer treatment, stroke care, and orthopedics. With an array of minimally invasive procedures utilizing the latest robotic-assisted technology, along with comprehensive imaging and lab services, all services are conveniently located on one campus.

We are accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), designated as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission (TJC), and hold several orthopedic accreditations.

  • Department: Cardiac Cath Lab

Schedule

Days; 0800-1730 4 days per week with rotating call shifts

  • Facility: Prime Healthcare St. Mary's Hospital
  • Location: Kankakee, IL 60901
  • Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000

Responsibilities Provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with physician continuously and as needed about patient condition.

Assists with the maintenance of equipment and inventory. Assesses procedure room or equipment functioning and readiness. Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of the Cardiovascular Laboratory team are met.

Monitors physiologic and hemodynamic data, as related to diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures performed in the cardiovascular lab. Monitors and records patients condition continuously while in the Cardiovascular lab. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

  • Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN); preferred.
  • Active state Registered Nursing (RN) License; required.
  • Current BCLS (AHA), ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current; required.
  • One (1) year clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab doing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area; required.

#LI-GM1 Pay Transparency St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $38.18 to $57.87. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

What's around it?

In Kankakee, IL

Kankakee, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent
$1,023/mo
Household income
$47,514/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Kankakee, IL

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