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budgets, resources, equipment, and staffing productivity Review current processes and challenge inefficient or outdated workflows Support implementation of new technologies, procedures, and clinical best practices Maintain readiness for accreditation and regulatory reviews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.