Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab position requiring a SD or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of coronary, complex PCI, and peripheral procedure experience.

Details

• Work in the Heart and Vascular Institute of a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Level II Pediatric Trauma teaching hospital
• Facility includes 2 Cath Labs and 2 Hybrid Peripheral/OR Rooms
• Patient population includes coronary artery disease, STEMI, cardiogenic shock, complex total occlusions, valvular disease, renal disease, carotid stenosis, limb salvage, peripheral stenosis, and thrombosis disease
• Performs diagnostic cath procedures, Impella insertions, and LVAD insertions
• Uses devices including IABP, Impella, Rotoblator, Penumbra, and balloon pump
• EMR: Epic required, Epic Cupid preferred
• IV pumps by Baxter and medication dispensing via Omnicell
• Scheduled as 8-hour day shifts with a variable rotation of 1 week nights followed by 3 weeks days
• Day shifts are four 10-hour shifts; night shifts are three 12-hour shifts
• Weekend rotation every 3rd weekend (Q3)
• On-call required including weekday evening call, weekend call, and night shift call with 12 guaranteed hours
• No floating required, though may occasionally stay with a patient in PACU following a large-bore sheath procedure
• Will not float to IR or EP departments
• Charge nurse coverage Monday-Friday 0600-1630 with on-site manager support

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Completion of an approved nursing education program meeting South Dakota Board of Nursing licensure requirements
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in coronary, complex PCI, and peripheral procedures required
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience required
• Peripheral IV skills and critical patient assessment skills required
• Experience with vasoactive and sedation drug administration
• Sterile technique and air management skills required
• Experience with laser and lithotripsy atherectomy required
• Experience with IABP, Impella, Rotoblator, Penumbra, and balloon pump devices

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care for cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures including diagnostic caths, Impella, and LVAD insertions
• Facility and unit orientation spans 4 days of 10-hour shifts
• Possible coverage of 1 holiday per assignment
• Time-off requests require manager approval
• Procedural scrubs are provided and free parking is available
• First-time travelers welcome if well-qualified with 4 or more years of experience
• Permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers must live at least 100 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted