Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Garden City, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 18, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Nurse Manager position overseeing both a Cath Lab and ICU, requiring at least 1 year of management experience and active KS or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting managing both the Cath Lab and ICU departments
- Cath Lab consists of 1 procedure room and 3 pre/post bays; ICU has 8 beds
- Cath Lab patient population includes Cardiac, Vascular, EP, IR, and Non-Invasive Cardiology cases; ICU patient population includes Cardiac and Respiratory diagnoses such as Sepsis, DKA, STEMI/Non-STEMI, COPD exacerbation, and CKD
- Cath Lab staffing ratio is 3–4 staff (RN/Tech) per case; ICU ratio is 1:2, with potential to increase to 1:3 depending on acuity
- Pre/post Cath Lab bays require 2 ACLS-certified RNs
- Titration of vasoactive and sedation drips required (Cath Lab: vasoactives, Heparin, IIbIIIa, blood products; ICU: Levophed, Vasopressin, Epi, Neo, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, Versed, Propofol, Fentanyl, Nimbex, Insulin)
- Respiratory equipment includes O2 and End-Tidal CO2 in Cath Lab; vents, CPAP, BiPap, and high-flow in ICU
- All staff monitor and read telemetry strips; ICU nurses monitor their own patients and confirm strips every 4 hours
- EMR: Epic
- 8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday (0800–1600 for elective cases); 24/7 call coverage required
- On-call required on weekends and holidays
- Self-scheduling is available
- Float requirement applies to all staff except the charge nurse; staff may be asked to assist other departments
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active KS or compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
- BSN not required
- Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
- Minimum 1 year of nursing management experience required
- Minimum 1 year of clinical leadership experience required
- Critical care and/or telemetry experience required
- Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS, TNCC, and RCIS (via CCI); CRRT competency also required — candidates who meet the majority of requirements but lack some certifications may still be considered
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Candidate must reside at least 60 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include bedside procedure support, pre/post procedure care, moderate sedation management, and nursing competency development
- Role emphasizes culture-building and clinical leadership across both the Cath Lab and ICU departments
- Charge nurse is preferred not to take a patient assignment
- Hospital-laundered scrubs provided
- Orientation is approximately 12 hours; clinicians must be on-site in state during the orientation week, even if initial modules are conducted remotely
- Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by a CommonSpirit or affiliated facility (including CHI and/or Dignity Health) within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
- Holiday on-call coverage is required
American Traveler Job ID #P-699507. 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: Travel RN - Leadership - Nurse Manager
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.