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 patient 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 procedures (e.g., Watchman, TAVR, PFOs) are performed in the lab but prior experience with these is not required
- Caseload averages 20–25 patients per day
- 12-hour day shifts (0630–1900), three shifts per week
- On-call schedule includes one call night per weekday week, with possible one late shift per week (late shift and call shift will not be worked concurrently)
- Weekend on-call rotation every 4th weekend, Friday end-of-shift through Monday at 0630
- 30-minute response time required for call
- Call rooms are available and can be reserved through the manager
- EMR: Cerner (experience required); Hemodynamic Monitoring: XPER (Philips); IV Pumps: Plum 360; Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
- May float to IR or Cardiovascular Recovery (CVR); prior experience in those areas is not required
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 Cath Lab experience is not sufficient)
- Proficiency in groin and radial band (VascBand) site management, moderate sedation, drip titration, defibrillator/pacer operation, rhythm recognition, and anticoagulant administration
- Comfort addressing ventilator alarms (critical vs. non-critical) required; vent management experience is not required
- One supervisory or charge-level reference from the past 12 months required for consideration
- DOB (day and month) required for consideration
- Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
Additional Information
- Cath Lab Coordinator/Supervisor manages room assignments and the board; support staff includes RT 24/7, Hospitalist 24/7, on-call Cardiologist, and an RRT/Code Team
- Lead equipment is available for travelers who do not have their own
- RN will transport patients to the CVR recovery area post-procedure; a transporter is available during daytime hours
- New-to-facility travelers and those who have been away for 1+ years will receive 24 hours of classroom orientation, followed by 1–3 shift on-unit orientation based on comfort level
- Holiday coverage requires one major and one minor seasonal holiday per contract
- RTO requests must be approved by the manager; block scheduling is not guaranteed
- Schedule cycles run 3–6 weeks
- Green scrubs are provided by the facility
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
- An interview is required prior to any offer being extended
American Traveler Job ID #P-735522. 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.