Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $2,434 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN - Cardiac Cath Lab for a 13-week contract requiring at least 1 year of interventional Cath Lab experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Cath Lab/CVR unit of a 492-bed hospital that is a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center
• Unit has 4 Cath Lab rooms and sees approximately 20-25 patients per day
• Patient population includes STEMI/NSTEMI, LHC/RHC, CHF, Angina, ACS, Afib, IABP/Impella, CTOs, staged/protected PCI, pericardiocentesis, and temp pacers
• Exposure to EP, vascular, PE, and hybrid/structural procedures possible though prior experience in these is not required
• Patients not from the ICU are transferred to the Cardiovascular Recovery (CVR) area post-case
• Uses Cerner EMR, XPER hemodynamic monitoring system, IntellaSpace PACS, Plum 360 IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Shift schedule is 12-hour days (0630-1900), working three 12-hour shifts per week for a total of 36 hours
• Weekend on-call rotation every 4th weekend, Friday end of shift until Monday at 0630
• Weekday on-call rotation includes approximately 1 call night per week (end of shift until 0630 the next morning) and possibly 1 late shift per week
• On-call response time is 30 minutes with call rooms available upon request
• Possibility of floating to Interventional Radiology (IR) or Cardiovascular Recovery (CVR), though prior experience in these areas is not required
• Schedule cycle runs 3-6 weeks with no guaranteed block scheduling upfront

Requirements

• Active RN license (AL state or compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of interventional Cath Lab experience required (diagnostic-only experience not accepted)
• Must be comfortable with groin site management, radial band (VascBand) management, and moderate sedation
• Ability to titrate drips and knowledge of emergency medications required
• Must be able to efficiently use defibrillator/pacer and recognize rhythm changes
• Must know when and what anticoagulants to administer
• Comfortable addressing ventilator alarms, though vent experience is not required
• Cerner EMR experience is preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include direct patient care during Cath Lab procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, and transporting patients to the recovery area
• Unit support includes a Cath Lab Coordinator/Supervisor, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist, on-call Cardiologist, and RRT/Code Team
• Travelers with more than one assignment at this facility may be trained to monitor
• New-to-facility travelers or return travelers absent for 1+ years receive 24 hours of classroom orientation plus 1-3 shifts of unit orientation
• Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per contract
• Green hospital scrubs are provided
• Parking available in a parking deck
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility as local candidates are not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered for a travel assignment at this facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-735521. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.