Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Carlsbad, NM
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Cath Lab RN travel contract in Carlsbad, NM — 13-week cardiac nursing job for experienced Cardiac Cath Lab RNs with ACLS/BLS. Join an exciting travel nurse opportunity as a Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This 13-week travel contract places you in a dynamic interventional cardiology environment, providing critical cardiac care to patients in a welcoming Southwestern community. Carlsbad is known for its friendly atmosphere and nearby natural attractions like Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Job Details

• Job Title: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) / Travel Nurse – Cardiac Cath Lab RN
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370 - $2,500 (competitive travel RN pay)
• Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220 (Carlsbad, New Mexico travel nurse opportunity)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (with option to extend)
• Shift / Schedule: 8 Hour Days (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) • 40 hours/week
• Call Requirements: Minimum 15 days per contract
• Floating: Required, typically as sitters
• Holidays: Required
• EMR Systems: Xper, MedHost, PACS
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 (procedural/monitoring RN)
• Schedule Policy: Blocked schedules are NOT approved.
• RTO Policy: No holidays will be considered for Requested Time Off (RTO).

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Cath Lab RN experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or interventional cardiology setting
• Active RN license (appropriate compact/State of New Mexico credentials as required)
• ACLS and BLS certifications (current)
• Proven experience circulating and monitoring for LHC (left heart cath), RHC (right heart cath), TEEs, cardioversions, peripheral vascular procedures, and other cardiac interventions
• Strong skills in moderate sedation administration, medication preparation, and procedural monitoring
• Ability to float as needed and adapt to a fast-paced cath lab environment
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers

Responsibilities / Clinical Duties

• Circulate cases and monitor patients during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
• Administer moderate sedation, prepare and dispense medications per facility protocols, and monitor hemodynamics
• Ensure sterile technique, clean and stock the cath lab, and maintain equipment readiness (PACS, monitors, cath lab supplies)
• Collaborate with interventional cardiologists, techs, and multidisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes
• Provide patient education, pre- and post-procedure care, and compassionate support to patients and families undergoing cardiac interventions

This Cardiac Cath Lab RN travel role is a great fit for experienced cath lab nurses seeking New Mexico nursing jobs and travel nurse positions in interventional cardiology. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your cardiac nursing career in Carlsbad, NM.

How to apply: Submit your resume and current RN license, ACLS/BLS certifications, and cath lab experience summary. Apply now or contact our recruiter to discuss this travel cath lab RN opportunity.

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