Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $2,525 per week

Job Summary

The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves providing specialized nursing care within a seven-bed catheterization laboratory, supporting adult patients with either cardiac or vascular diagnoses. The RN will be responsible for monitoring and sedation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule

• Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Included in six-week cycles with scheduled weekend call rotations (Friday/Saturday), one to two weeknight call shifts per week, and one to two call weekends every six weeks, responding within 30 minutes

Required Qualifications

• Kentucky RN license
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• 2+ years of Cath Lab experience
• ICU or Cardiac Stepdown experience preferred; 1+ year of ICU experience acceptable
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to float to nearby units such as University Hospital or Electrophysiology Lab if needed

Preferred Qualifications

• RCIS (Registry of Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists) or Cardiovascular Intervention (CI) certification

Clinical Support

• Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, RT 24/7, Hospitalists 24/7, Intensivists 24/7, Nurse Practitioners and Fellows, Cardiologists

Technology / Equipment

• Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Alaris IV Pumps
• Omnicell medication dispensing system
• McKesson Hemodynamic System
• GE and Siemens C-arms

Orientation

4-5 days of department and unit-specific orientation.

Other Details

• Scrub color: Provido
• Parking: Free, badge-access parking garage
• Support staff include 2 RN and 2 Technicians on call

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits