Travel Cath Lab Tech - $2,187 to $2,387 per week in Brownsville, TX

Are you ready to take your expertise as a cardiovascular technologist to new heights? Join our team as a cath lab tech (Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) and play a vital role on a team that values your expertise—while enjoying the professional opportunity of a new location. Provide full-time clinical support while assisting physicians and other cath lab personnel in conducting diagnostic tests and interventional procedures. Operate advanced medical equipment to capture crucial images and hemodynamic data of the heart and vascular system.

What You'll Need:

• ARRT certified Radiologic Technologist.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a hospital-based Cath Lab or interventional cardiology setting.
• BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association preferred).
• State specific licensure when required.
• Client-specific requirements: demonstrated experience with IABP and Impella devices. Proven interventional cath experience with peripheral and coronary procedures. Familiarity with Meditech EMR preferred.
• Required certifications: ACLS.
• Preferred: experience with EP procedures and implantable devices (pacemakers, AICD), and proficiency in IVUS and FFR.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility (Cath Lab services within hospital-affiliated skilled nursing context).
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 07:00-15:00.
• Typical procedures: heart caths, interventions, pacemaker/AICD implants, Watchman, EP ablations, peripheral arterial/venous interventions.
• Patient ratio: typically 1:1 for procedural monitoring.
• Equipment commonly used: IABP, Impella, stents, balloons, IVUS, FFR, ultrasound.
• EMR: Meditech.
• Floating: may float to IR, ICU (if competency met), and pre/post PACU cath areas.
• On-call requirements: every other weekend on-call and alternate nights on-call during the week. 30-minute callback response time expected.
• Dress code: navy scrubs.

Location Highlights

Brownsville, TX offers access to diverse outdoor and cultural attractions within short drives. South Padre Island beach is approximately 40 miles away and provides coastal recreation and birding opportunities. The Gladys Porter Zoo is located in Brownsville and sits near the Rio Grande River, offering family-friendly activities within the city. The Sabal Palm Sanctuary and Resaca de la Palma State Park are within a 20–30 minute drive and provide trails and wildlife viewing for outdoor, nature-focused lifestyles. Brownsville also offers proximity to the Port of Brownsville and historic downtown districts with museums and local dining within a short commute, fitting a quiet-to-suburban lifestyle with coastal recreation nearby.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We provide a comprehensive benefits package beginning day one.

• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available where applicable.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting the Quality of Care for Patients Nationwide

As a healthcare professional with our travel program, you gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth while impacting communities nationwide. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contract options across a variety of care settings. Receive full-time pay and benefits and access career resources to support your placement and development.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates. Join our team as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.