Travel RN - Cath Lab/EP

Travel RN - Cath Lab/EP

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cath Lab/EP position requiring 2 years minimum coronary, structural heart, complex PCI, and peripheral experience at a Level II Trauma Center.

Work in the Cardiac Cath Lab with 2 Cath labs and 2 Hybrid peripheral/OR suites

Treat patients with coronary artery disease, STEMI, cardiogenic shock, complex total occlusions, valvular disease, renal disease, carotid stenosis, limb salvage, peripheral stenosis, and thrombosis disease

Perform and support diagnostic cath procedures, Impella insertion, and LVAD insertions

RN to patient ratio of 1:1

12-hour variable shifts with day/night rotation (typically 4 weeks days and 2 weeks nights in a 6-week period)

Q4 weekend rotation required

On-call required 1-2 days per week from 1630-0600 and every 4th weekend from Friday 1630 to Monday 0600

No floating required

Charts in EPIC (required) and Epic Cupid (preferred), with Alaris and Omnicell also used

Active RN license (SD or Compact) currently in hand

Current BLS and ACLS certification required

Minimum 2 years of experience in coronary, structural heart, complex PCI, and peripheral cases required

Skilled in critical patient assessment, vasoactive and sedation drug administration, sterile technique, and air management

Experience with Laser and Lithotripsy Atherectomy, Cardiac Cath lab and Peripheral IV skills required

Experience with devices including IABP, Impella, Rotoblator, and Penumbra required

Completion of an approved nursing education program required

Facility is a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Center, and teaching hospital pursuing Magnet status designation

Charge nurse support available Monday through Friday, 0600-1630

4 days of orientation (10-hour shifts)

Possible holiday coverage of 1 holiday per assignment

Time off requests must be approved through the Manager

Procedural scrubs provided

Free parking available

First-time travelers considered if very experienced in coronary, structural heart, complex PCI, and peripheral cases

Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler

Facility is known to be traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel contracts