Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab position at a Level II Trauma teaching hospital in Rapid City, SD, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Cath Lab experience and an SD or compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiac Cath Lab unit within a 417-bed Level II Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Center on the Journey to Magnet Status Designation
• Teaching hospital environment with a dedicated Cath Lab separate from IR
• Lab setup includes 2 Cath labs and 2 Hybrid peripheral/OR suites
• Patient population includes coronary artery disease, STEMI, cardiogenic shock, complex total occlusions, valvular disease, renal disease, carotid stenosis, limb salvage, peripheral stenosis, thrombosis, Impella insertion, LVAD insertions, and more
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Devices used include IABP, Impella, Rotoblator, and Penumbra
• Charting in Epic (required) and Epic Cupid (preferred); also uses Alaris and Omnicell
• 12-hour night shifts, 48 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every 4th weekend
• On-call required 1-2 days per week from 1630–0600, and every 4th weekend from 1630 Friday to 0600 Monday
• No floating required

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience with coronary, structural heart, complex PCI, and peripheral cases
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficient in critical patient assessment, vasoactive and sedation drug administration, sterile technique, air management, Laser and Lithotripsy Atherectomy, and peripheral IV skills
• Experience with IABP, Impella, Rotoblator, and Penumbra devices
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• 2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered if highly experienced in coronary, structural heart, complex PCI, and peripheral cases
• Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• Orientation consists of 4 days of 10-hour shifts
• Charge nurse coverage available Monday–Friday, 0600–1630
• Holiday coverage may be required for up to 1 holiday per assignment
• Time off requests must be approved through the unit manager
• Procedural scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking available on-site
• Epic Cupid experience is preferred in addition to standard Epic