Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $2,434 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab position at a Level II Trauma Center in Montgomery, AL, requiring interventional Cath Lab experience and an AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 4-room Cardiac Cath Lab/Cardiovascular Recovery (CVR) unit at a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
• Required case experience includes: STEMI/NSTEMI, LHC/RHC, CHF, Angina, ACS, Afib, IABP/Impella, CTOs, staged/protected PCI, pericardiocentesis, and temporary pacers
• EP, vascular, PE, and hybrid/structural cases (e.g., Watchman, TAVR, PFOs) are performed in the lab but prior experience is not required
• Patients seen per day: approximately 20–25
• Post-procedure patients not from the ICU are recovered in the CVR area
• 12-hour day shifts, 0630–1900, 3 shifts per week (36 hrs/week)
• Weekend on-call rotation every 4th weekend, Friday end-of-shift through Monday 0630
• Weekday schedule includes approximately 1 on-call night per week and possibly 1 late shift per week; late shift and call shift are not worked concurrently
• On-call response time is 30 minutes; call rooms are available
• One major and one minor seasonal holiday required per contract
• Floating may occur to IR or CVR; prior experience in those areas is not required
• EMR: Cerner (primary); also uses XPER hemodynamic monitoring (Philips), IntellaSpace PACS, Plum 360 IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing

Requirements

• Active AL RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of interventional Cath Lab experience required (diagnostic-only experience is not sufficient)
• Proficiency in groin and radial site management (including VascBand), moderate sedation, drip titration, emergency drug knowledge, defibrillator/pacer use, rhythm recognition, and anticoagulant administration
• Comfort with ventilator alarms (identifying critical vs. non-critical) required; vent management experience is not required
• 1 reference from a charge nurse or above from within the past 12 months required for consideration
• DOB (day and month) required for consideration
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Unit support includes a Cath Lab Coordinator/Supervisor, RT (24/7), Hospitalist (24/7), on-call Cardiologist, and an RRT/Code Team
• Leads are available for travelers who do not have their own
• New travelers to the facility receive 24 hours of classroom orientation followed by 1–3 shift on-unit orientation depending on comfort level
• Travelers on a second or subsequent assignment may be trained as a monitor tech
• Green hospital scrubs are provided
• Scheduling cycles run 3–6 weeks; block scheduling is not guaranteed
• An interview is required prior to any offer being extended

American Traveler Job ID #P-735521. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

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.