Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Carlsbad, NM
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab travel position in Carlsbad, NM, requiring 2+ years of cath lab experience and the ability to circulate and monitor a full range of cardiac procedures.

Details

• Day shift position, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, in a hospital Cardiac Cath Lab setting
• Patient ratio is 1:1
• Performs and assists with left heart catheterizations (LHC), right heart catheterizations (RHC), TEEs, cardioversions, peripheral procedures, and other cardiac interventions
• Call is required with a minimum of 15 call days per contract
• Floating required, typically as a sitter when needed
• Holiday coverage is required
• EMR systems used: Xper, MedHost, and PACS
• 13-week contract with preference for candidates open to extension

Requirements

• Active NM RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the start date)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Cath Lab RN experience required
• Must be proficient in circulating and monitoring for LHC, RHC, TEEs, cardioversions, peripheral procedures, and other cardiac cases
• Fingerprinting is required for all candidates working in New Mexico
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• No gaps in work history totaling 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include circulating cases, administering and preparing medications, managing moderate sedation, and cleaning and stocking the lab
• Scrub color: any
• RTO requests must be less than one week in duration; no holidays will be approved for RTO
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position