Cath Lab RN
Cardiac Cath Lab – Des Moines, IA
Position Overview
Join the cardiac catheterization lab team at the facility in Des Moines. This is a 13-week contract role working 4x10 shifts, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday with a random day off during the week.
Clinical Scope
You'll work in a busy cath lab environment performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. The role includes both scrubbing and circulating responsibilities, with exposure to structural heart and electrophysiology cases. Float coverage across Des Moines campuses to similar units is required as needed.
Schedule & On-Call
- Standard shift: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, 4x10 hours per week
- On-call: 1–2 nights per week plus every 3rd weekend (7:30 PM Friday–7:00 AM Monday)
- You must work one of two winter holidays: Christmas Eve/Day or New Year's Eve/Day
Required Qualifications
- Current Active Iowa RN license (compact/multistate accepted)
- Minimum 24 months of current cardiac catheterization lab experience
- Scrubbing and circulating monitoring experience within the past 24 months
- BLS and ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)
- Valid driver's license
- Trauma Level II experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Structural heart experience
- EP experience
- Travel nursing experience
- Trauma Level I experience
- Professional reference within 24 months
Orientation
Available start dates: 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, or 1/4
*Candidates must be located at least 50 miles from the facility.*