Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $3,046 per week

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment supporting a busy cardiovascular program in southeastern Wisconsin. This assignment is covering a leave of absence and offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Cath Lab team performing a variety of cardiac procedures in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Monitor patients throughout diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Administer medications, sedation, and emergency interventions as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate hemodynamic monitoring and patient assessments.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, technologists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Document patient care accurately using Epic electronic medical records.
• Participate in patient education regarding procedures, recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Float between assigned facilities and departments within your clinical competency as needed.
• Assist with orienting and supporting new team members when appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Cath Lab experience
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience with Epic EMR
• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Preferred

• Experience assisting with buddy call and mentoring/orienting new associates
• Ability to adapt to multiple Cath Lab environments

Schedule

• 13-week assignment
• Four 10-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Call required based on department needs
• Approximately 16 call days during the assignment, rotating between both hospitals
• Every third weekend call rotation
• Holiday call rotation shared between both locations

Floating Requirements

• Float between Racine and Franklin facilities as needed
• May float to additional sites within a 40-mile radius based on staffing needs
• Floating will always remain within your clinical scope and skill set

Required Assessments

• Ascension Specialty Exam
• Ascension Core Competencies
• Ascension EKG Exam
• Unit-Specific Checklist
• Epic Test-Out
• Skills Checklist

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive weekly compensation
• Four-day workweek with consistent daytime hours
• Opportunity to work within a respected cardiovascular program
• Collaborative team environment focused on high-quality patient care
• Exposure to multiple Cath Lab settings to expand your experience
• Work with advanced cardiovascular technology while developing your procedural expertise