Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Cardiac Catheterization Lab Staff RN Location: Pikeville Medical Center

Pikeville Medical Center is seeking an experienced Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN to support pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology procedures, and interventional cardiac treatments. The RN will monitor patient vitals, assist with procedural sedation, circulate and scrub during procedures, and provide comprehensive patient education.

This role requires advanced competency in cardiac monitoring, vascular access management, moderate sedation, and recovery of patients following interventional cardiac and electrophysiology procedures. Candidates must have strong critical-care experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced procedural environment.

This assignment supports an immediate need for a highly skilled Cath Lab RN.

• Administer patient medications

• Assist in diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures

• Circulate and scrub during cardiac catheterization and EP procedures

• Perform pre- and post-procedure patient assessments

• Monitor and document patient vital signs

• Monitor for infection, complications, and sedation-related changes

• Prepare patients for procedures and ensure accurate consent documentation

• Manage administrative aspects of Cath/EP patient care

• Provide discharge teaching on procedures, medications, wound care, activity, and lifestyle changes

• Support vascular closure device care, sheath management, and ACT monitoring

• Assist with TEE procedures, including bubble studies

• Perform blood draws, IV therapy, infusion of blood products, and pain reassessment

• Assist with cardioversion, pacemakers, ICDs, and other cardiac devices

• Support interventional radiology, vascular procedures, and invasive monitoring

• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Schedule: 4×12s (36 or 48 hours/week) Weekends/Holidays: As required by facility needs

• Registered Nurse with active state license

• Minimum 2 years of experience required; 5 years preferred

• Travel experience required

• Critical care or Cath Lab experience preferred

• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EKG competency

• Participation in Amergis Competency program (if applicable)

• Current CPR (if applicable)

• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (as required)

• Current health certificate (per state/contract regulations)

• Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements

• Strong communication skills;
  English proficiency required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Travel RN – 36 Hours Hourly Pay: $39.75 Meals: $476 Housing: $770 Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,677 Distance Requirement: Must live 75+ miles from facility

Travel RN – 48 Hours Estimated Weekly Pay: $3,430

Pikeville Medical Center provides advanced cardiac and interventional services, supporting a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Cath Lab RN will work across pre-procedure, procedural, and recovery areas, supporting:

• Interventional cardiac procedures

• Electrophysiology procedures

• Interventional radiology procedures

• Vascular procedures (IVC filters, occlusions, run-offs)

• Peripheral balloons and stents

• Thermodilution and invasive monitoring

• IVUS, FFR, RF ablations, cryoablations

• Pacemakers and ICDs (temporary and permanent)

• Intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and troubleshooting

• Spectranetics laser procedures

• Cardioversion/defibrillation

• Moderate sedation and safety protocols

This assignment offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac environment with a wide range of interventional and electrophysiology procedures. The RN will play a critical role in patient outcomes while working alongside experienced cardiologists and a collaborative procedural team. With strong…