Cath Lab Holding Registered Nurse
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cath Lab Holding (Post Cardiac Cath Unit) position at a major teaching hospital, requiring cardiac telemetry experience and a WV or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a Post Cardiac Cath Unit (PCCU) within a 838-bed, Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital (COTH member)
• Patient population includes pre- and post-cath patients, with some overflow from the ED
• Common diagnoses include NSTEMI, STEMI, CHF, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Heart Blocks, SVT, V-Tach, Sinus Arrhythmia, and AV Paced/Defibrillator patients
• Procedures include arterial/venous sheath pulls post-cath, TR band management, and post-procedure care for new pacemakers, defibrillators, and Watchman devices
• Patients are typically discharged 24–48 hours post-procedure; CABG consult patients are either prepared for open heart surgery or transferred to the appropriate unit
• Some ED observation patients receive their procedure and are discharged within 36 hours
• Drips managed on the unit include Nitroglycerin, Angiomax, Heparin, electrolytes, fluids, and antibiotics; chest tubes and critical drips are not managed on this unit
• Adult patient population only
• Patient ratio is 1:5 on all shifts
• Charting is performed using Cerner
• 3x12-hour night shifts, 19:30–07:00
• Every other weekend is required
• Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required; may be considered with a pending RN license
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; candidates approaching 2 years by the contract start date may be considered
• Minimum 1 year of in-specialty cardiac experience required
• Required certifications: BLS
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, CPI
• Required skills: cardiac telemetry, MS/Tele, central line draws, port access, blood administration, PCA pumps, bone marrow aspiration assist, and Pleurx chest tube management
• Chemotherapy administration experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); a documented medical allergy (verified by an allergist or physician record) is the only accepted exemption
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to qualify; candidates within 75–99 miles may be submitted for facility approval
• Driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Minimum of 2 manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide pre- and post-procedure care to cardiac cath patients, including monitoring, sheath management, and discharge coordination
• COVID vaccine is not required
• Scrub color for RNs is Royal Blue/White
• Parking is complimentary for travelers
• Former permanent employees of this health system must have a 2-year gap from their last day of permanent employment before being eligible to return as a traveler
• First-time travelers may be considered if the candidate has relevant cardiac patient experience
• Holiday RTO requests are limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays; blocked schedules are not guaranteed and should be discussed during the interview process