Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Catheterization Lab in Phoenix, AZ

Complete facility-required competency assessments including a Dysrhythmia Exam (passing score 80%, two attempts allowed) and a Simulation Lab skills evaluation (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes). Key Responsibilities Circulate in an active Cardiac Cath Lab and EP Lab environment, supporting 10–25 cases per day including interventional, peripheral vascular, EP, mitral clip, TAVR, IABP, and EMTALA placements.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Cath Lab / EP

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Three 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM), Monday–Friday, plus call rotation (6–10 call shifts per schedule; 30-minute response time required)

Key Responsibilities

• Circulate in an active Cardiac Cath Lab and EP Lab environment, supporting 10–25 cases per day including interventional, peripheral vascular, EP, mitral clip, TAVR, IABP, and EMTALA placements
• Operate and work alongside Philips and Siemens imaging equipment within a multi-room lab setting (main Cath Lab rooms, EP lab, and hybrid OR)
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner and Xper EMR systems
• Participate in on-call rotation with a required 30-minute response time; weekend coverage required (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
• Complete facility-required competency assessments including a Dysrhythmia Exam (passing score 80%, two attempts allowed) and a Simulation Lab skills evaluation (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes)
• Collaborate with Radiology Technologists, Charge Nurses, and ancillary staff including 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy support

Required Qualifications

• Active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must pass a Dysrhythmia Exam prior to contract start (80% passing score; two attempts permitted)
• Must successfully complete facility Simulation Lab competency evaluation (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes); strong sterile field technique is essential
• Cardiac Cath Lab or EP Lab experience required; circulating role (scrubbing not required for RNs)
• Candidates must meet the 50-mile radius requirement from the facility (driver's license used as source of truth)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Level I Trauma or high-volume Level II Trauma environment
• Familiarity with Philips telemetry systems and Siemens imaging equipment
• Prior experience with advanced cardiac procedures such as TAVR, mitral clip, IABP, or hybrid vascular/cardiac cases

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, technologically advanced Cath Lab environment with access to 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy support
• Gain exposure to a broad range of complex cardiac and vascular procedures in a well-resourced facility with dedicated ancillary and charge nurse support