Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $3,074 per week

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $3,074 per week at TNAA TotalMed RN summary:

This role involves working as a Travel Nurse RN specializing in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, assisting physicians during advanced cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures. Responsibilities include preparing procedure rooms, operating and maintaining specialized cardiac equipment, monitoring patient status, and participating in emergency life-saving measures. The position requires specific certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and ARRT or CCI, along with a minimum of one year of relevant experience.

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for a Cardiac Catheterization Radiologist (Cath Lab Rad) for an immediate travel opening in Arlington Heights, IL.

The right Cath Lab Rad must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

Cath Lab Rads assist doctors during advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures such as cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular procedures, and structural heart procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Scrubbing, monitoring and assisting providers as requested.

As a Cath Lab Rad, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing the Cardiac Lab procedure rooms by ensuring adequate stock is available and in working condition, including instrument sterilization if applicable.
• Preparing patient and equipment for cardiac lab procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing.
• Operating and ensuring the quality control of all equipment utilized in the cardiac cath lab. Knowledge of all related equipment within the laboratory.
• Scrubbing in during procedures, assisting the physician in maneuvering catheters.
• Obtaining and recording hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating-hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
• Monitoring the patient's hemodynamic status during procedures in the cardiac cath lab.
• Participating in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Cath Lab Rads should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty.

Must have 1 year of experience. The Cath Lab Rad must have BLS, ACLS, ARRT (R) -CI preferred or CCI-RCIS certification, and state specific licensing when required.

Requirements*: ARRT, BLS, ACLS, CCI, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1290171. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Catheterization Radiologist - CathLab RAD - Travel

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Keywords:

travel nurse, cardiac cath lab, registered nurse, cardiac catheterization, patient monitoring, cardiac procedures, medical equipment operation, BLS ACLS certification, ARRT CCI certification, healthcare staffing