Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Carbondale, Illinois.
This position is ideal for an RN with strong cardiac catheterization lab experience who is comfortable supporting both diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. The nurse will work closely with interventional cardiologists, technologists, anesthesia providers, and other members of the cardiovascular team.
Candidates with more than 2 years of recent Cath Lab experience are strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures.
· Perform pre-procedure assessments and verify required documentation, medications, allergies, and laboratory results.
· Prepare patients for invasive cardiovascular procedures.
· Monitor patients throughout procedures, including cardiac rhythm, vital signs, oxygenation, and clinical status.
· Administer medications, IV therapies, and procedural sedation within scope of practice and facility policy.
· Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
· Recognize changes in patient condition and respond quickly to cardiovascular emergencies.
· Provide post-procedure monitoring and recovery care.
· Assess vascular access sites and identify bleeding, hematoma, or other complications.
· Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, medications, and discharge instructions.
· Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
· Participate in procedural time-outs and patient-safety protocols.
· Collaborate with physicians, Cath Lab technologists, nurses, and other clinical staff.
· Maintain sterile technique and follow infection-control standards.
· Support emergency and urgent Cath Lab procedures while on call.
Procedures Performed
Candidates should be comfortable supporting procedures that may include:
· Left heart catheterization
· Right heart catheterization
· Diagnostic coronary angiography
· Percutaneous coronary interventions
· Peripheral vascular interventions
· Carotid stent procedures
· Abdominal aortic aneurysm procedures
· TAVR procedures
· Pacemaker and other cardiac device implants
· Other invasive cardiovascular procedures
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have:
· Active Registered Nurse license meeting Illinois practice requirements
· Current BLS certification
· Recent Cardiac Cath Lab nursing experience
· Strong cardiovascular assessment skills
· Experience monitoring patients during invasive cardiac procedures
· Ability to respond appropriately to cardiac emergencies
· Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
· Ability to participate in required call coverage
Preferred Experience
Strong candidates will have:
· 2+ years of recent Cath Lab RN experience
· Experience with both diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
· Experience with peripheral vascular interventions
· TAVR experience
· Device implant experience
· Structural heart experience
· Previous travel nursing experience
· Experience in a high-volume Cath Lab
Key Clinical Skills
Successful candidates should be comfortable with:
· Cardiac catheterization nursing
· Continuous cardiac monitoring
· Pre- and post-procedure assessment
· Procedural sedation
· IV medication administration
· Vascular access site monitoring
· Hemodynamic monitoring
· Coronary interventions
· Peripheral interventions
· Structural heart procedures
· TAVR
· Cardiac device procedures
· Emergency response
· Patient and family education
· Clinical documentation
Schedule & Call Requirements
· Day Shift
· Four 10-hour shifts per week
· Approximately 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
· 40 hours per week
· Days off rotate throughout the month.
· Call is approximately one weekday per week.
· Weekend call is approximately one weekend every 4 weeks.
Candidates must be able to respond to urgent or emergency Cath Lab cases while assigned to call.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced Cath Lab RN who is confident caring for patients undergoing complex invasive cardiovascular procedures and can respond quickly when patient conditions change.
You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced procedural environment, collaborating with interventional cardiologists and technologists, and participating in scheduled call coverage.
This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:
· Cath Lab RN
· Cardiac Cath Lab RN
· Interventional Cardiology RN
· Cardiovascular RN
· Procedural RN
· Structural Heart RN
· Travel Cath Lab RN
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
