Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Houston, TX
IDR Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,856/week

Posted 12 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

18% higher than average Registered Nurse / Cath Lab Nurse pay in Texas

Estimated total pay

$2,856/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,400/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,456/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
License and certification reimbursement
Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required

Profile

Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

Other qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

License

Texas Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Cath Lab RN – Travel

Houston, Texas
13-Week Contract | 4x10 Day Shifts | 40 Hours Guaranteed

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse for a high-volume, Level I Trauma acute care hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for a Cath Lab RN who thrives in a fast-paced, complex procedural environment.

This department performs a high daily case volume and offers exposure to advanced cardiac interventions.

Schedule

4x10 Hour Day Shifts
7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
40 hours guaranteed weekly
13-week assignment
On-call required (4–5 shifts per month, including 1 weekend per month)

Facility Highlights

Level I Trauma Center
700+ bed academic medical center
11 Cath Labs
40–50 cases per day
EMR: Epic
Large, busy cardiac program with high acuity

Responsibilities

Assist with cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures
Monitor patients during procedures
Administer and titrate cardiac medications
Provide post-procedure patient care
Respond to STEMI and emergent cases
Collaborate with physicians and procedural team

Required Certifications

Active RN license
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS

Ideal Candidate

Recent Cath Lab experience
Comfortable in high-volume environment
Strong cardiac medication and rhythm interpretation skills
Team-oriented and adaptable

Cath Lab RN – 4x10 Days (7a–5:30p). 40 hrs/week guaranteed. Level I Trauma, 11 labs, 40–50 cases/day. Epic charting. BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required. On-call 4–5 shifts/month with 1 weekend/month.

Employer

IDR Healthcare

4.4rating(74 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with IDR Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Quick to response, and very helpful

Cons

None

Recommends working with IDR Healthcare

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About

IDR Healthcare is an awarding winning staffing firm that believes it is a privilege and awesome responsibility to serve those who selflessly care for others. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals to achieve their fullest potential both personally and professionally while they create positive change within the healthcare community. We exercise true grit, tenacity, and authenticity while embracing and ownership mindset to go above and beyond providing healthcare professionals a world class experience. We are employee owned and our travelers and clinicians earn shares/equity by just completing multiple assignments! We have been named SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firms and have won ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing for 11 consecutive years! This cements our commitment to clinician satisfaction earning top net promoter scores putting us in the top 2% of agencies in North America! Help us give back! For every booked assignment, proceeds are donated to St. Jude and Feeding America! Last year we raised over $18,000 for St. Jude and provided over 49,000 meals for children in need. #TravelFarWithIDR and see what it is all about!

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About Houston, TX

As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Houston, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.

Transportation

Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

Demographics

Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.

Things to Do

Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.

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