Cath Lab Registered Nurse - Days - $79.80/hr

Three travel Cath Lab RN openings — Saint Clare's Hospital - Denville, New Jersey

Position Summary

The Cath Lab Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric populations undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. The RN supports physicians throughout procedures, monitors physiologic and hemodynamic status, and assists with maintaining equipment, supplies, and room readiness. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, the ability to respond quickly to changes in patient condition, and effective coordination with the cardiovascular laboratory team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures.

• Address the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care associated with the surgical/interventional environment.

• Communicate with physicians continuously and as needed regarding patient condition and procedural updates.

• Monitor hemodynamic and physiologic data related to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

• Document patient status and clinical responses consistently throughout procedures.

• Prepare procedure rooms, assess equipment readiness, and ensure proper functioning of all devices.

• Obtain and organize supplies for individual cases; ensure procedural needs are met for the cardiovascular lab team.

• Assist with equipment care, inventory control, and room turnover processes.

• Respond effectively to emergent patient conditions and assist with acute interventions.

• Support patient and family communication and education related to procedures and care plans.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to ensure safe and efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license – required.

• Current BLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross) certification – required.

• Current ACLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross) certification – required.

• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab performing cardiac procedures or in a Critical Care environment – required.

• BSN – preferred.

Shift Details

Day assignment at Saint Clare's Hospital - Denville, New Jersey. Two offered schedules: four 10-hour shifts per week, 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid break each shift (40 paid hours/week); or five 8-hour shifts, 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (40 paid hours/week). Includes 10–15 on-call shifts per month for STEMI/Stroke coverage. NIHSS required. Initial assignment: November 8, 2026–February 6, 2027, 13 weeks.

Compensation

Travel pay: $79.80 per hour; $3,192 gross weekly at 40 paid hours. Call and other applicable premiums follow the assignment terms.

Job references: PHS-8431, PHS-8430 and PHS-8432.

Current valid RN license. BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross), NIHSS and DCI/BVP. At least two years of recent cardiovascular lab/cardiac procedure or critical care experience. BSN preferred. Call coverage: 10–15 shifts per month for STEMI/Stroke.