Travel Cath Lab Tech - $2,970 per week

Nightingale Nurses; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightingale Nurses - Allied seeks a Travel Cath Lab Technologist for a 14-week assignment in Lexington, Kentucky. The role requires ARRT/RT or RTRCI, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS, and KY license readiness, with on-site duties in a busy cath lab.

Schedule is 4x10s (7:00 AM–5:30 PM) with on-call obligations including evenings, overnights, and some weekend coverage. Prior UK staff disclosure and float within hospital may apply.

Qualifications

• ARRT/RT or RTRCI certification required.
• KY radiation license must be active before start.
• BLS and ACLS are required.
• NIHSS and PALS certifications preferred.
• Experience with cath lab procedures and equipment.
• Ability to adhere to travel assignment schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac cath lab procedures including PCI/PTCA.
• Maintain hemodynamic monitoring and patient safety.
• Respond to on-call and overnight call obligations.
• Assist with TAVR, Watchman, and pacemaker cases.
• Fulfill Epic and McKesson documentation.
• Comply with licensure and facility policies.

Skills

Cardiac cath

PCI/PTCA

Left heart cath

Right heart cath

Hemodynamic monitoring

TAVR

Watchman

Impella

ECMO

Pacemakers

Pediatric/congenital procedures

Education

ARRT/RT or RTRCI

KY radiation license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

PALS

Epic

McKesson

Tools

Epic

McKesson

Job description

Nightingale Nurses - Allied is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cath Lab Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

• Start: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• Schedule: 4x10s, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Call: 1 late call/week (5:30 PM–7:30 PM), 1 overnight call/week (5:30 PM–7:00 AM), plus 1–2 call weekends per 6-week schedule
• Experience: 1 year listed; Tier 3 notes 2 years specialty experience unless otherwise specified
• Required: ARRT/RT or RTRCI, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS, Epic, McKesson
• License: KY radiation license required before start; pending license accepted at submission
• RTO: Must be provided at submission
• Local rule: No candidates within 75 miles
• Trauma: Level I preferred
• Skills: Cardiac cath, PCI/PTCA, left/right heart cath, hemodynamic monitoring, TAVR, Watchman, Impella, ECMO, pacemakers, structural/pediatric/congenital procedures
• Other: PALS can be obtained before start; EKG onboarding and Cath Lab competency exams required
• References: At least 1 required at submission
• Previous UK staff: Must disclose prior work with UK and verify rehire eligibility
• Floating: May float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate

Start: 10/26/2026
Duration: 14 weeks
Schedule: 4x10s, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Call: 1 late call/week (5:30 PM–7:30 PM), 1 overnight call/week (5:30 PM–7:00 AM), plus 1–2 call weekends per 6-week schedule
Experience: 1 year listed; Tier 3 notes 2 years specialty experience unless otherwise specified
Required: ARRT/RT or RTRCI, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS, Epic, McKesson
License: KY radiation license required before start; pending license accepted at submission
RTO: Must be provided at submission
Local rule: No candidates within 75 miles
Trauma: Level I preferred
Skills: Cardiac cath, PCI/PTCA, left/right heart cath, hemodynamic monitoring, TAVR, Watchman, Impella, ECMO, pacemakers, structural/pediatric/congenital procedures
Other: PALS can be obtained before start; EKG onboarding and Cath Lab competency exams required
References: At least 1 required at submission
Previous UK staff: Must disclose prior work with UK and verify rehire eligibility
Floating: May float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate