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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab / EP Technologist with at least 1 year of experience for a 13-week travel assignment at a Level III trauma, acute care hospital in Elkhart, IN.
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Short-term acute care hospital setting with 244 staffed beds, designated as a Level III Trauma Center
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Diagnostic cardiac cath lab unit
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Daily caseload of approximately 12 cases
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4x10 hour day shifts, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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On-call required every 4th weekend and 1–2 evenings per week
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May float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities depending on volume and census
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Charting system: Cerner
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Free parking on site
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Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab experience required
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Community hospital experience required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, ARRT (R)
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RCIS (CCI) certification preferred but not required
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Cerner EMR experience required
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Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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State license required if applicable — pending license accepted, but must be active by assignment start
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Former staff must have been away from the facility for at least 3 years before returning as a traveler
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Locals are not accepted for this position
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RTO is capped at 10 days; if any RTO falls during the holidays, the traveler must be willing to work at least 1 of the 3 major holidays
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All required certifications must be obtained prior to start; pending certifications are accepted
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Travelers are expected to complete up to 8 hours of pre-start orientation modules, typically averaging 3–8 hours, within 1 week of signing
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Core cath lab procedures include left and right heart catheterization, PCI, PTCA, cardiac stent placement, Impella insertion, rotablator atherectomy, temporary pacemaker, and carotid stenting
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EP procedures include electrophysiology studies, arrhythmia induction, cardioversion, and conduction studies
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Preferred advanced skills include cardiac ablation, cardiac mapping, AICD insertion/programming, pacemaker insertion (permanent), TAVR, Watchman, LAA closure, ASD closure, and thrombolysis/thrombectomy
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Additional vascular and procedural responsibilities may include renal artery stent placement, ureteral stent placement, abdominal/pelvic stenting, and neurological stent/thrombolysis procedures
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Responsibilities include accurate patient monitoring, EKG lead placement, and scrubbing to maintain a sterile field
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2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
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Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required
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Scrub color: blue
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This is a conduct-sensitive assignment — unprofessional behavior or shift call-offs may result in immediate contract termination
