Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Catheterization Lab - $3,028 per week in Vail, CO

Job Title

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Vail, Colorado. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment, providing specialized care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in patient assessment, procedural assistance, and post-procedure recovery, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care throughout the patient's journey in the Cath Lab. This position requires a professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is committed to delivering excellent cardiac care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, and pacemaker insertions.
• Monitor patient hemodynamics, vital signs, and cardiac rhythms throughout procedures.
• Administer medications, including sedatives, anticoagulants, and emergency drugs, as prescribed.
• Prepare and maintain a sterile field, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols.
• Provide comprehensive pre-procedure education and post-procedure care, including sheath removal and patient monitoring.
• Operate and troubleshoot Cath Lab specific equipment, such as IVUS, FFR, and IABP.
• Respond effectively to cardiac emergencies and assist with resuscitation efforts.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient care, procedures, and medication administration.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a Cardiovascular Lab or Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation.
• Expertise in sterile technique and infection control practices.
• Competency in administering cardiac medications and emergency drugs.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot Cath Lab specific equipment.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective teamwork.
• Ability to maintain composure and effectiveness in high-stress and emergency situations.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM (Day Shift)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 days
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 17, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Colorado (CO) Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.