Cath Lab RN in Chicago, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $3,050/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $76.25
- Weekly
- $3,050
- Yearly (full-time)
- $158,600
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $76.25/hour — 65% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,383 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 59 of them in Chicago.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.50/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Join our team for an exciting 13-week travel assignment in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant healthcare scene. This role places you in a Level 1 Trauma Center, a Magnet-designated hospital with a reputation for excellence. You will be working in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, performing diagnostic and interventional procedures such as LHC/RCH, NSTEMI, STEMI, Impella, IABPs, and complex CTOs. Expect to be hands-on with case types like temporary pacers, peripheral interventions, and lead procedures like Micra and lead revisions. This assignment offers an intense, fast-paced environment where your skills in moderate sedation, critical drip management, and case monitoring will truly shine. It’s a chance to deepen your expertise while experiencing the iconic city of Chicago through a professional lens—imagine uncovering all nine lives of the city’s story while advancing your career in a setting that challenges and rewards.
Weather:
Chicago’s weather around this time of year tends to be crisp and invigorating, with cool breezes and clear skies that make outdoor exploration pleasant. It’s ideal for enjoying the city’s lakeside parks, scenic bike rides, or simply taking in the skyline without the summer crowds.
Fun Things To Do:
- City Lakefront Walk and Millennium Park visit
- Take an architecture boat tour along the Chicago River
- Explore the art collection at the Art Institute of Chicago
- Day trip to the charming town of Oak Park, home to Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- Visit Ravinia Festival for outdoor summer concerts
Job Specifics:
Location: Chicago, IL
Shift: 10-hour days, 0700-1730
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week
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