Cath Lab RN
Abilene, TX
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days
$2,827/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care360 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cath Lab position requiring 2+ years of cath lab experience and a TX or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in a Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab setting
- Day shift schedule with 4x10 hour shifts (7:00 AM-5:30 PM) and a rotating day off
- Call requirement of 7-10 days per month, including approximately 1 weekend of call per month
Requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license in hand required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of cath lab experience required
- Travel experience required
- Any charting system experience required; Altera experience preferred
- Proficiency in cardiac cath lab procedures including diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, left and right heart catheterizations, PCI, and cardiac stent placement
- Experience with ACT monitoring, cardioversion, procedural sedation monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
- Experience administering antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, reversal agents, and thrombolytics
- Skilled in IV therapy, blood product administration, and IV infusion pump management
Additional Information
- Circulate cath lab procedures and monitor patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations
- Facility conducts its own drug screen upon arrival, which includes marijuana testing, and a positive result results in automatic cancellation
- Candidates must be available to complete required lab items within 72 hours of accepting an offer or have a plan in place
- Must reside within 150 miles for local radius consideration; local candidates not accepted
- Previous permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
Facility
Hendrick Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Hendrick Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 360 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Abilene, TX
As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
- Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
- Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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