Registered Nurse / Cardiac Cath Lab

Job Summary:
The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves providing specialized nursing care within a seven-bed catheterization laboratory, supporting adult patients with either cardiac or vascular diagnoses. The RN will be responsible for monitoring and sedation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Kentucky RN license, BLS certification, ACLS certification, NIHSS certification, 2+ years of Cath Lab experience; ICU or Cardiac Stepdown experience preferred, 1+ year of ICU experience acceptable, valid drivers license, ability to float to nearby units such as University Hospital or Electrophysiology Lab if needed
• Preferred Qualifications: RCIS (Registry of Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists) or Cardiovascular Intervention (CI) certification
• Clinical Support: Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, RT 24/7, Hospitalists 24/7, Intensivists 24/7, Nurse Practitioners and Fellows, Cardiologists
• Technology/Equipment: Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Alaris IV Pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing system, McKesson Hemodynamic System, GE and Siemens C-arms
• Orientation: 4-5 days of department and unit-specific orientation
• Scheduling: Included in six-week cycles with scheduled weekend call rotations (Friday/Saturday), one to two weeknight call shifts per week, and one to two call weekends every six weeks, responding within 30 minutes
• Other Notes: Scrub color: Provido; Parking: Free, badge-access parking garage; Support staff include 2 RN and 2 Technicians on call

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.