American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab RN for a 13-week travel assignment at a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma hospital in Alaska, requiring 2 years of experience and active AK RN licensure.
Details
- Work setting is an acute care hospital Cath Lab, with potential floating to EP, IR, or affiliate hospitals within the state
- Work environments include Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab, Hybrid OR, Interventional Radiology, and Special Procedures
- Schedule is 4x10-hour day shifts (7:00–17:00)
- On-call required 1 day per week and every 4th/5th weekend (Friday at 18:00 through Monday at 07:30)
- Weekend requirements include on-call coverage and approximately 1 Saturday per month as part of the regular 4-shift schedule
- Block scheduling is not available
- Charting is done in Epic (experience required)
- Scrubs are provided by the facility
- Free parking is available on-site
Requirements
- Active Alaska (AK) RN license required; pending AK license accepted for consideration, but license must be in hand prior to offer
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab RN experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Required skills include: End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias, Monitoring Procedural Sedation, Sheath Removal/Monitoring, Infection Prevention, Isolation Precautions/PPE, and Laser-assisted procedures
- Proficiency with cardiac medications including antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, procedural sedation, reversal agents, and thrombolytics
- Experience with core Cath Lab procedures including left and right heart catheterization, PCI, IABP placement/removal, interventional catheterizations, cardiac stent placement, and Pulmonary Artery/Swan Ganz monitoring
- Experience with IV therapy including blood product administration, IV infusion pumps, and IV access
- Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility
- 2 supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting required for consideration
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
- Copies of certifications required for consideration
- Hepatitis B vaccination required; titers and declination forms are not accepted
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Preferred skills include: ACT monitoring, External Compression Devices (C-Clamp, Sandbags), Hypothermia Protocol, Topical Hemostasis, Ventilator Management, Rotablator Atherectomy, IABP/Impella insertion, ASD Closures, and various vascular, neurological, GI, and genitourinary interventional procedures
- Floating to EP, IR, or affiliate hospitals within Alaska may be required; refusal to float may result in assignment termination
- Holiday coverage required for at least 2 of the 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
- Only 1 RTO request is permitted per 13-week assignment; requests are approved on an individual basis
- Former permanent staff at this Providence facility must have been separated for a minimum of 3 months before returning as a traveler
- Travelers are limited to a maximum of 1 calendar year of total assignment time at this facility, after which a minimum 6-month break is required before returning
- This is a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma facility and a USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
- Housing options in the area may be limited; candidates are encouraged to research accommodations early
- Local candidates are not accepted
American Traveler Job ID #P-736694. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cath Lab/EP
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.