Job Description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Cath Lab Registered Nurse Location: Baptist Health Richmond

About the Role

Baptist Health Richmond is seeking an experienced Cath Lab RN to support diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures within a fast-paced catheterization lab. The RN will assist with patient preparation, procedural sedation, circulation and scrubbing during cases, and post-procedure recovery. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, the ability to interpret dysrhythmias, and competency in caring for patients undergoing right and left heart catheterizations, interventional procedures, and vascular access management.

This assignment supports an immediate need for a Cath Lab RN with EPIC experience and a strong procedural background.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures

• Circulate and scrub during Cath Lab procedures (scrub preferred)

• Administer and monitor procedural sedation

• Perform pre- and post-procedure patient assessments

• Monitor and document vital signs and hemodynamic changes

• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias

• Support pulmonary artery line/Swan-Ganz monitoring

• Prepare patients for procedures and ensure accurate consent documentation

• Maintain computerized documentation in EPIC

• Provide discharge teaching on procedures, medications, wound care, and activity

• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Shift Schedule

Shift: Day Shift Hours: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM (4×9.5 hours) Weekends/Holidays: As required by department needs

Minimum Requirements

• Active KY or Compact RN license

• ACLS/BLS

• Minimum 2 years Cath Lab experience

• EPIC experience required

• Experience with procedural sedation

• Experience circulating Cath Lab procedures

• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (as required)

• Current health certificate (per state/contract regulations)

• Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements

• Strong communication skills; English proficiency required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Compensation Packages

Travel RN Hourly Pay: $38 Meals: $476 Housing: $770 Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,766 Distance Requirement: Must live 75+ miles from facility

Facility Information

Baptist Health Richmond provides comprehensive cardiac and interventional services, supporting a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Cath Lab RN will work across pre-procedure, procedural, and recovery areas, supporting:

• Diagnostic right and left heart catheterizations

• Interventional cardiac procedures

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management

• Pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring

• Procedural sedation

• Computerized documentation in EPIC

Why Join This Assignment

This assignment offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac environment with consistent daytime hours and a strong procedural mix. With competitive travel pay, a supportive clinical team, and exposure to advanced cardiac interventions, this role is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs seeking a stable and rewarding contract.

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amergis Job ID #1076907. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN Cath Lab

About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,

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