Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab position requiring interventional Cath Lab experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 4-room Cath Lab/CVR unit within a Level II Trauma Center with Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center designation
• Patient population includes STEMI/NSTEMI, LHC/RHC, CHF, Angina, ACS, Afib, IABP/Impella, CTOs, staged/protected PCI, pericardiocentesis, and temp pacers
• Exposure to EP, vascular, PE, and hybrid/structural cases though prior experience in these areas is not required
• Patients not coming from ICU are transferred to the Cardiovascular Recovery (CVR) area post-procedure
• Average of 20-25 patients seen per day
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, starting at 7:00AM
• Schedule cycle runs 3-6 weeks with no guaranteed block scheduling
• On-call rotation includes every 4th weekend (Friday EOS to Monday 0630) and 1 weekday call night per week (EOS to 0630 the following morning)
• Possible additional late shift coverage one night per week, not worked concurrently with call
• 30-minute response time required for call
• Floating possible to IR or Cardiovascular Recovery (CVR), prior experience not required
• EMR: Cerner
• Uses XPER hemodynamic monitoring system, IntellaSpace PACS, Plum 360 IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing

Requirements

• Active RN license (AL or compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of interventional Cath Lab experience required (diagnostic-only experience not accepted)
• Experience with groin site management, radial band management (VascBand), and moderate sedation
• Ability to titrate drips and demonstrate knowledge of emergency medications
• Proficient in defibrillator/pacer use and recognizing rhythm changes
• Knowledge of anticoagulant administration timing and selection
• Comfortable addressing vent alarms, though formal vent experience is not required

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include direct patient care during cardiac catheterization procedures and post-procedure monitoring
• RN will transport patients to the recovery area as transporters are only available during the day
• Support team includes a Cath Lab Coordinator/Supervisor, 24/7 RT and Hospitalist coverage, on-call Cardiologist, and RRT/Code Team
• 4-person call team structure includes 2 RNs and 2 Techs
• Travelers staying beyond one assignment will be trained to monitor
• New facility travelers or those returning after 1+ years receive 24 hours of classroom orientation plus 1-3 shifts of unit orientation
• Must be fully comfortable working independently by the following Monday after orientation
• Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per contract
• Green hospital scrubs are provided
• Parking available in a parking deck
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius as local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered for a travel assignment