Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN — 13-Week Assignment in Des Moines

Fusion Medical Staffing, LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

PTO after 1560 hours

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

24/7 recruiter support

Licensure reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Cardiac Cath Lab in Des Moines, IA. This 13-week assignment offers 40 hours per week with days shifts, providing an opportunity to work with a dedicated cath lab team and gain exposure to interventional procedures.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of cath lab experience, current RN license, BLS and ACLS, and is committed to patient safety and high-quality care in a fast-paced travel environment.

Qualifications

• Cath Lab RN with at least 1 year of recent experience.
• RN license valid per state regulations.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment of patients prior to procedures, including reviewing medical history and performing physical exams.
• Assist in positioning patients correctly for the procedure and ensure EKG electrodes and cardiac leads are properly placed.
• Assist physicians during procedures, including the placement of catheters, wires, balloons, stents, structural heart devices, and other cardiac interventions.
• Operate and monitor hemodynamic equipment, recognizing and responding to changes in cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic waveforms.
• Assist in arterial and/or venous sheath removal using closure devices, manual pressure, or mechanical compression, and transport patients to the appropriate recovery area.
• Monitor vital signs, ECG, and hemodynamic parameters during cardiac catheterization and interventional procedure.
• Support post-procedure care, including monitoring patient recovery and ensuring a smooth transition to the next phase of care.
• Maintain and troubleshoot cath lab equipment, ensuring everything is functioning properly and fully stocked for procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members, patients, families, and physicians to provide seamless care.
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice

Skills

Cath Lab RN

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Education

BLS (AHA/ARC)

ACLS Certification

PALS or ENPC Certifications

Tools

RCIS Certification

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Cardiac Cath Lab in Des Moines, IA. This 13-week assignment offers 40 hours per week with days shifts, providing an opportunity to work with a dedicated cath lab team and gain exposure to interventional procedures.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of cath lab experience, current RN license, BLS and ACLS, and is committed to patient safety and high-quality care in a fast-paced travel environment.