RN - Cath Lab Manager

Job Title: RN - Cath Lab Manager
Location: Rockford, Illinois
Schedule: Full-Time | 8-Hour Day Shift | Managerial Role with 24/7 Department Availability
Pay Range: $46.05–$61.02 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 with a two-year commitment
Relocation Assistance: May be available on a case-by-case basis

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced RN - Cath Lab Manager to lead a fast-paced and growing procedural services department in Rockford, Illinois.

This leadership role oversees Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology, Neuro Interventional Radiology, Interventional Radiology, and related pre- and post-procedure services. The Manager will work closely with physicians and clinical leadership to strengthen operations, develop staff, improve workflows, and support continued service-line growth.

The ideal candidate is a highly visible and adaptable nursing leader with previous Cath Lab, Neuro IR, or Interventional Radiology experience and at least two years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical and operational activities across Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology services
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop nursing and procedural staff
• Partner with physicians and department leadership to expand cardiovascular and interventional services
• Build an accountable, collaborative, and patient-focused department culture
• Manage staffing and scheduling to support around-the-clock procedural and emergency coverage
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels based on patient volume, acuity, and procedural demand
• Monitor department productivity, quality, financial performance, and operational metrics
• Identify workflow challenges and implement process improvements
• Support safe, efficient patient flow through pre-procedure, procedural, and recovery areas
• Promote patient safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, interventional radiologists, neuro-interventional physicians, and other clinical leaders
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, retention, competency development, and employee performance management
• Promote staff engagement and professional growth through coaching and mentorship
• Support quality-improvement and patient-outcome initiatives
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, equipment, and staffing productivity
• Review current processes and challenge inefficient or outdated workflows
• Support implementation of new technologies, procedures, and clinical best practices
• Maintain readiness for accreditation and regulatory reviews
• Respond to significant staffing, operational, or clinical concerns outside regular business hours when leadership support is required
• Collaborate with executive and service-line leadership on strategic departmental goals
• Perform other leadership responsibilities as assigned

Department Information

The procedural department includes 5 suites and supports a diverse range of cardiovascular, electrophysiology, neuro-interventional, and interventional radiology cases.

Average daily procedural volume includes approximately:

• 5 coronary cases
• 3 neuro-interventional cases
• 3 electrophysiology cases
• 16 interventional radiology cases

Common procedures and patient populations include:

• STEMI
• Percutaneous coronary intervention
• Diagnostic coronary angiography
• Structural heart procedures
• Electrophysiology studies
• Cardiac ablations
• Pacemaker and device implants
• Synchronized cardioversion
• Transesophageal echocardiography
• Acute stroke and thrombectomy procedures
• Peripheral vascular interventions
• Biopsies
• Drain placements
• Pre- and post-procedural recovery

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain Illinois RN licensure
• Minimum of two years of supervisory, manager, or higher-level nursing leadership experience
• Previous clinical or leadership experience in:
• Cardiac Cath Lab
• Neuro Interventional Radiology
• Interventional Radiology
• Closely related procedural services
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular and procedural patient care
• Experience managing clinical staff and complex staffing needs
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to make difficult operational and personnel decisions while maintaining professionalism and accountability
• Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing, high-volume procedural environment
• Willingness to provide leadership availability outside normal business hours when department needs require it

Preferred

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
• Previous Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology management experience
• Neuro IR leadership experience
• Experience leading large procedural-services teams
• Demonstrated success improving departmental culture and staff engagement
• Experience with service-line growth and procedural-volume expansion
• Experience managing department budgets, staffing productivity, and financial performance
• Experience implementing quality and process-improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of cardiovascular and interventional accreditation and regulatory requirements
• Experience introducing new procedures, technologies, or clinical programs

Leadership Profile

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong, visible leadership and a willingness to lead by example
• Ability to develop high-performing and accountable teams
• Comfort leading through operational and cultural change
• Strong physician relationship-building skills
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement rather than relying on established routines
• Excellent communication with frontline staff, physicians, and executive leadership
• Resilience and sound judgment in a high-pressure environment
• Genuine interest in developing people and improving patient care

Benefits & Incentives

• $15,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year employment commitment
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Relocation assistance may be available based on individual circumstances
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid time off
• Leadership and professional-development opportunities
• Continuing-education support
• Career advancement within cardiovascular and procedural services
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

If you are an experienced procedural nursing leader who is ready to build teams, improve operations, and help grow a high-performing cardiovascular and interventional program, we would love to hear from you.