Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Milwaukee, WI
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab position requiring 3 years of experience and WI or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Fast-paced, 24/7 high-acuity Cardiac Cath Lab performing 24-40 cases daily
• Adult patient population only, no pediatric cases
• Cases include diagnostic and interventional procedures, RHC, LHC, STEMI/NSTEMI, CTO, valvuloplasty, Cardiomems, biopsies, atherectomies, staged PCI, IABP, and Impella
• Also performs peripheral diagnostic and interventional cases, including some fistulograms
• Hybrid cases include AAA grafts, thoracic grafts, clips, TAVRs, and Watchman procedures (experience preferred but not required)
• 1:1 patient ratios
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris, Pyxis, GE C-arms, Volcano, St. Jude, Alphavac, Angiovac, EKOS, GE Pruka (Maclab) hemodynamic system, Fuji and ProSolv PACS, and Maquet IABP
• Shift options include 8-hour shifts (0600-1430, 1100-1930, 1200-2030) and 12-hour shifts (0600-1830) to meet 40 weekly hours
• No floating required
• Call required on a rotating basis, approximately 7 days of call every 2-3 months, with 30-minute response time
• Call shift is 1200-2030, with call coverage running from end of shift until 0600 the following morning
• Possible weekend coverage depending on department caseload
• Possible holiday coverage may be required

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 3 years of recent Cath Lab experience required
• Experience with Cath Lab and peripheral procedures required
• Conscious sedation and drip titration/management skills required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Located in a Level III Trauma Center with Level III NICU, Magnet designation, and Comprehensive Stroke Center status
• Permanent staff monitor cases during procedures
• Unit supported by housekeeping, storeroom staff, transporters, receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and in-house cardiology coverage 24/7
• Critical Response Team available for codes as needed
• One week of orientation provided
• Scrubs provided and free parking available
• Facility follows a fatigue policy limiting staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Typically does not require travelers to work holidays
• Up to 7 days of requested time off can be approved
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for this travel position
• Covid vaccine required