Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Morristown, NJ
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab position in a hospital-based Advanced Vascular unit, requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and active NJ licensure.

Details

• Hospital-based Advanced Vascular/Interventional Radiology unit
• Two role focuses available: cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) nursing and outpatient radiology/IR imaging nursing
• Patient population spans a range of cardiac and vascular imaging procedures including CT, MRI, IR, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy
• Procedures involve contrast administration via power injectors and access of implanted chest ports
• Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm AM shift; 8-hour days, 37.5 hours per week
• No on-call required
• Floating to a nearby sister hospital may be required as needed
• Epic EMR used for charting

Requirements

• Active NJ RN license (or compact license with NJ as primary state) currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required
• 3–5 years of cardiac telemetry monitoring and/or cardiac imaging experience required for the CCTA-focused role
• 3–5 years of outpatient radiology or interventional radiology imaging experience required for the IR-focused role
• Strong IV insertion skills and ability to access implanted chest ports
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Performs comprehensive pre-procedural assessments including medical history review, medication reconciliation, lab review (e.g., renal function), and screening for contraindications
• Administers and titrates medications (e.g., beta-blockers, nitroglycerin, contrast agents, anxiolytics) per protocol and monitors for adverse reactions
• Provides continuous patient monitoring before, during, and after procedures with prompt recognition and response to clinical changes
• Responds to emergencies including contrast reactions and acute clinical events following established ACLS protocols
• Delivers patient-centered education on procedure expectations, preparation, risks, and post-procedure care
• Collaborates with radiologists, technologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality imaging
• Documents medications, patient responses, and procedural details accurately in Epic
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and maintains competency in cardiac imaging and contrast safety practices
• Two references are required for consideration
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are not eligible for this position