Cath Lab and ICU Nurse Manager
Garden City, KS
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN Nurse Manager for a dual Cath Lab/ICU leadership role requiring at least 1 year of management experience and active KS or Compact RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting overseeing both the Cardiac Cath Lab and ICU departments
• Cath Lab unit consists of 1 procedure room and 3 pre/post bays; ICU has 8 beds
• Cath Lab patient population includes Cardiac, Vascular, EP, IR, and Non-Invasive Cardiology cases; ICU patients present with Cardiac/Respiratory conditions including Sepsis, DKA, NSTEMI, STEMI, COPD exacerbation, and CKD
• Cath Lab staffing ratio is 3–4 per case (RN/Tech); ICU ratio is 1:2, with flexibility up to 1:3 depending on acuity
• Pre/Post area has 3 bays requiring 2 ACLS-certified RNs
• Titration of vasoactive drips required; Cath Lab drips include Heparin, IIbIIIa inhibitors, and blood products; ICU drips include Levophed, Vasopressin, Epi, Neo, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, Versed, Propofol, Fentanyl, Nimbex, and Insulin
• Respiratory equipment includes oxygen and end-tidal CO2 in the Cath Lab; vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen in the ICU
• Telemetry monitoring is performed by all staff intraprocedurally, in pre/post, and in the Stress Lab; ICU nurses monitor their own patients and confirm strips every 4 hours
• EMR: Epic
• 8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday, 0800–1600 for elective cases
• 24/7 call required, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays (on-call basis)
• Self-scheduling is available
• All staff except the charge nurse are required to float to other departments
• Oversees daily operations, staffing, and nursing competency development across both the Cath Lab and ICU departments
• Responsibilities include pre/post procedure care, bedside procedure support, moderate sedation management, and fostering a positive unit culture
• Charge nurse is preferred not to take a patient assignment
• Hospital-laundered scrubs provided
• Orientation is approximately 8 hours; clinicians must be on-site in state for the full orientation week, even if initial modules are conducted remotely
• Candidates who do not hold all listed certifications but meet the majority of requirements may still be considered at the CNO's discretion
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year; candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active KS or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS, RCIS (via CCI), and TNCC; CRRT competency also required — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing management experience required
• Minimum 1 year of clinical leadership experience required
• Critical care and/or telemetry experience required
• Experience with moderate sedation and bedside procedural support required
• Fluoroscopy license for technical staff oversight preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts