Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Company: American Traveler
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: March 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/20/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Days, 5x8hrs - Hours: 40 hrs/wk - Start Date: Apr 20, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Cath Lab RN with a minimum of 2 years of recent specialty experience and both Kansas and Missouri (or compact) RN licenses in hand for a hospital-based position requiring on-call availability and strong interventional and EP procedural skills. Details - Cath Lab unit within a hospital setting - Averages 4 procedures per lab with approximately 16 visits per day - Patient ratios of 1:4 on days and 1:3 on nights - Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts (8:00–16:30) - On-call required, including weekends - Floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required - Charting performed in Epic - Scrubs are provided by the facility Requirements - Active MO or compact RN license required; both Kansas and Missouri (or compact equivalent) licenses must be in hand prior to consideration, as floating between facilities may be required - Current BLS and ACLS certifications required - Minimum 2 years of recent Cath Lab specialty experience required, including at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days - Proficiency in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, including: cardiac stent placement, PCI, left and right heart catheterization, TAVR, Watchman procedure, pacemaker insertion, IABP placement/removal, Impella insertion, rotablator atherectomy, and angioplasty - Experience with procedural sedation administration and monitoring, including Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale and end-tidal CO2 monitoring - Proficiency with hemodynamic monitoring including pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz and pharmacological stress testing - Experience with vascular closure systems (e.g., Perclose, StarClose), sheath removal/monitoring, and laser-assisted procedures - Skilled in medication administration including antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, IV vasopressors, thrombolytics, reversal agents, dobutamine, procedural sedation, and emergency medications - Proficiency with IV access including PICC lines, implanted ports, central line management, and IV infusion pumps - Ability to obtain 12-lead EKG/ECG, interpret and manage dysrhythmias, and support ventilator management - 2 professional references required: one must be supervisor level or above, the second may be a charge RN; all references must be from someone who has worked with the candidate within the past year - SSN required for consideration Additional Information - First-time travelers are welcome to apply - Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the facility are considered local and are not eligible for this position - RTO is capped at 7 days for the duration of the contract - No travel partners accepted - Pre-start compliance modules are required (approximately 10–15 hours total) and must be completed prior to the start of the assignment - No pending licenses accepted — all required licenses must be in hand at time of consideration American Traveler Job ID P-685831. Pay package is based on 8 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.

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