Travel Cath Lab RN - $3,100 per week

About the role

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing angiography, interventional, and cardiac catheterization procedures, as well as other diagnostic evaluations. The role includes pre-procedure assessment, pre-medication, documentation of the catheterization process, post-cath care, and patient education. The nurse will scrub in for procedures and collaborate with other members of the catheterization laboratory team. At Pulse Healthcare we pride ourselves in being more than just a recruiting and staffing agency. Pulse has the capability through our extensive network of contracts to place our nurses across different regions and health systems throughout the country. Our goal is to build long lasting relationships and provide our nurses the opportunity to gain professional growth, experience and new adventures. Whether you are in the beginning phases of your travel nursing career or you are a seasoned traveler, Pulse has the ability to provide you with freedom, flexibility and seamless transitions throughout your career. Pulse is able to offer comprehensive benefits that are customized to your needs. We have multiple satellite locations and Personal Career Consultants ready to extend efforts coast to coast to find the career opportunity that matches your personal profile. We treat our travel nurses like family. We are passionate about your success and we will work diligently to prove that to you through our trustworthy relationships, teamwork, full access and top of the line services. Our Mantra: Pulse is Quality, Reliability and Service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to catheterization and angiography cardiovascular patients.
• Conduct cardiac diagnostic nursing procedures following departmental protocols.
• Assist in various tests, including stress echocardiograms, routine treadmill exams, nuclear and pharmacologic stress testing, tilt table procedures, and transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Provide assistance with preparation, procedure, and recovery for interventional radiology procedures.
• Evaluate and screen patients for safety before testing.
• Monitor sedation levels in compliance with hospital policies and document findings accurately.
• Apply Holter monitors, Event monitors, and ambulatory blood pressure monitors; perform pacemaker interrogations, and insert PICC lines as a vascular access expert.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by management.
• Manage supplies and operate essential equipment such as cardiac output monitoring devices, hemodynamic systems, pacemakers/ICDs, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and crash carts.
• Utilize IV pumps, defibrillators, point-of-care blood sugar testing devices, and stress testing machines.
• Scrub in for procedures alongside the physician.
• Accurately record all relevant information on data sheets.
• Develop, review, and enhance cardiovascular education materials and programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Cath Lab setting.
• Proficiency with Maclab hemodynamics.
• Basic knowledge of interventional radiology and vascular procedures.
• Experience with Impella devices.
• Understanding and operational knowledge of intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Familiarity with Epic EMR.
• Current active Michigan State nursing license.
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• License and certification reimbursement

Pay

Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Start Date: 10/12/2026; Duration: 13 weeks; 40 hours per week; Shift: 10 hours, days.