Travel Cath Lab Tech - $2,713 to $2,913 per week in Omaha, NE

Are you ready to take your expertise as a cardiovascular technologist to new heights. Join a hospital-based cardiac catheterization team in Omaha, NE as a Cath Lab Technologist (Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) and play a vital role assisting physicians and Cath Lab personnel with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.

What You'll Do

• Scrub and assist the physician during diagnostic and interventional cases including left heart catheterizations, stent placement, ICD and pacemaker procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot cath lab imaging and monitoring systems such as Siemens cath systems, Philips IVUS, Sensis, Apollo, and Phillips monitors.
• Perform procedural monitoring, documentation and case-related charting in EPIC.
• Participate in department call rotation covering multiple campuses as required.
• Follow hospital infection control, fingernail, and dress code policies while providing patient care.

Minimum Requirements

• BLS certification (AHA) required.
• ARRT or RCIS registration required. Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) via CCI required.
• Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab experience. Experience performing left heart caths, stent placement, and device cases (ICD, pacemaker) required.
• Experience with EPIC charting system and Siemens cath/monitoring equipment preferred.
• Ability to meet call response time requirements (30 minutes) and to float to other hospital campuses within the system as needed.
• Valid driver's license required at submittal to verify radius rule compliance (50 mile radius restriction). Candidates may not be employed as FT/PT/PRN with facilities associated with the system.
• Orientation: approximately 12 hours department-specific orientation; traveler will be oriented to each campus (1–3 days per campus).
• Preferred: prior travel experience. Preferred but not required: 2 years' Cath Lab hospital experience.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift: Days. Typical scheduled hours 07:30–16:00.
• Shift structure: 5x8 day schedule with additional call responsibilities (8 hour day shifts plus call).
• Call requirements: 1–2 weeknights per week, 1 weekend per month, rotating holidays. Call covers multiple campuses with a 30-minute response expectation.
• Floating: Yes. Candidate will float as needed to other campuses within the hospital system.
• Orientation hours: 12.

Location Highlights

Omaha, NE offers a mix of urban amenities and nearby outdoor recreation. The Old Market district provides restaurants, galleries, and a streetcar connection in downtown Omaha within a short drive to major hospitals. Lewis & Clark Landing and the Missouri River waterfront are walkable attractions offering riverfront trails and access to bicycle routes. Omaha is approximately 1 hour from Platte River State Park and 2.5 hours from Nebraska’s Platte River and Sandhills region for weekend outdoor activities. The city supports an urban lifestyle with professional sports (TD Ameritrade Park, CHI Health Center nearby) and cultural institutions such as the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, convenient for evening and weekend pursuits.

Additional Notes

• Number of cath suites: 1. Average cases per day: 1–3.
• Patient population: adult inpatient and outpatient; common diagnoses include CAD and AMI.
• Scrubs: hospital-supplied scrubs.
• Fingernail policy: artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination.
• Cancellation policy: hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts for a 13-week assignment; fewer cancellations for shorter assignments.

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