Travel Cath Lab RN Jobs in Iowa
Cath Lab Registered Nurses provide direct patient care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology procedures. They perform conscious sedation, monitor hemodynamics, manage arterial and venous sheaths, administer anticoagulants, and respond to procedural emergencies including cardiac arrest. ACLS certification is required; many facilities prefer PALS and hemodynamic monitoring experience. Des Moines accounts for 3 of the 5 open Cath Lab RN positions in Iowa, with the remainder spread across 2 other cities. Typical contracts run 13 weeks at 40 hours per week. The current shift mix is 5 day.
Pay Range
Based on 5 current Cath Lab RN assignments in Iowa.
Pay across Cath Lab RN assignments in Iowa is relatively consistent, with a $27 weekly spread between the lowest and highest packages. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,355 per week for housing and meals, plus a taxable hourly base rate averaging $47/hr.
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Licensing & Credential Requirements
An active, unencumbered RN license is required. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Iowa without obtaining a separate state license, which simplifies onboarding significantly. ACLS certification is required for all cardiac RN assignments. BLS is universally required. Hemodynamic monitoring experience is a baseline requirement. Most facilities expect competency with arterial/venous sheath management, conscious sedation, and emergency response protocols including IABP and temporary pacemaker management.
All Cath Lab RN Jobs in Iowa
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cath Lab RN | Des Moines, IA | $3,254/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Des Moines, IA | $3,254/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Des Moines, IA | $3,254/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Cedar Rapids, IA | $3,227/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Sioux City, IA | $3,227/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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