Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) Specialist Des Moines, IA. This position involves providing specialized care and support in the cardiac catheterization lab, focusing on structural heart procedures and advanced cardiac interventions. The role requires collaboration across multiple campuses and adherence to clinical standards.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA); State Licenses: Iowa or compact/multistate license required.
- Education and Experience: 0 years of experience required; 24 months of current Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) experience is highly preferred.
- Requirements: Active Iowa/IA license or multistate license at time of submission; proficiency in scrubbing, circulating, monitoring, and precepting as needed.
- Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include supporting catheterization procedures, monitoring patient status, and providing pre- and post-procedure care. Candidates must be willing to float across campuses if needed within minutes of each other.
- Submission requirements include current work history with relevant experience, professional references within 24 months, a drivers license, and certifications.
- Experience in structural heart procedures, electrophysiology (EP), and travel settings highly preferred. Trauma experience and previous cath lab monitoring preferred.
- Candidates must be willing to work 1-2 of the upcoming Summer holidays, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1311518. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Cardiac Cath Lab
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus