Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking an RN for Cath Lab travel assignments in Hazard, KY. The role involves assisting the medical team during cardiac catheterizations, monitoring vitals, medication administration, and patient education.

Frequent collaboration with doctors, nurses, and staff ensures safe, efficient care. Requirements include an active RN license, ACLS may be required, and at least 2 years in critical care or Cath Lab; CPR may be needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with current state license
• ACLS may be required by state/client contract
• Minimum 2 years critical care or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation in Amergis competency program when applicable
• CPR certification if applicable
• TB questionnaire/PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Health certificate per contract or state regulation
• Meets federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Excellent communication skills in English and ability to elicit/provide information

Responsibilities

• Administers patient medications
• Assists in diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Circulates and scrub during cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures
• Provides discharge teaching to patients and families
• Ensures accurate consent paperwork
• Pre/post examen of catheterization patients
• Manages administrative aspects of catheterization and electrophysiology patients
• Monitors and documents vital signs
• Monitors for infections or side effects
• Monitors sedation levels during and after procedures
• Prepares patients for procedures

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Computer proficiency

Job description

The RN (Cath Lab or Cardiac Cath Lab) specializes in working with patients undergoing cardiac procedures in a catheterization lab. During cardiac catheterizations, these specially trained nurses assist the medical team by monitoring the patient’s vitals, assisting with procedural sedatives, assisting doctors, technicians, nurses and the patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers patient medications

• Assists in diagnostic procedures and interventional procedures

• Circulates and scrub during cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures

• Responsible for discharge teaching with patients and families including procedural, medications, activities, care of the surgical site and lifestyle/dietary changes

• Ensures consent paperwork is accurately completed

• Performs examination of the patient pre and post-catheterization

• Manages administrative aspects of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology patients

• Monitors and documents patient vital signs

• Monitors for signs and symptoms of infections or side effects of the procedure

• Monitors patient sedation levels during and after the procedure

• Prepares patients for procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a current state license where they will be working

• ACLS may be required by state/client contract

• Minimum of 2 years critical care or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category:

Nursing

Job Function:

Nursing | RN | RN – Cath Lab

Job Type:

Travel

Setting:

Healthcare Facilities

Position Type:

Healthcare

Office Number:

0820

Contract Duration:

13

Pay Rate:

$2926 / Week

Date Posted:

2026-08-25T13:45:55