Cath Lab RN
Baton Rouge, LA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cath Lab position in Baton Rouge, LA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and on-call availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Details

• Hospital-based Cath Lab unit
• Standard shift hours are 0800–1630, with flexibility required for earlier or later procedures as patient care needs dictate
• 5x8-hour day shifts
• On-call responsibilities are divided equally among team members, typically two nights per week and every other weekend, covering after-hours, weekends, and holidays
• Weekend on-call runs from close of business Friday through department opening Monday morning, with an expectation to arrive on-site within 30 minutes of notification
• May be asked to assist in the IR (Interventional Radiology) department when not needed in the Cardiac Cath Lab
• Candidate must live 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Requirements

• Active Louisiana RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab or relevant RN experience required
• Competency in performing conscious sedation and monitoring and recording procedures required
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include monitoring and recording all procedures, with competency in conscious sedation required
• Cath Lab and IR departments collaborate closely; cross-department assistance may be expected
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
• In the event of an emergency or disaster, the unit manager may assign staff to an Emergency Team with an expectation to remain at the facility or serve on a relief team until the event has passed