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Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 23, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab position requiring a SD or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of coronary, complex PCI, and peripheral procedure experience. Details Work in the Heart and Vascular Institute of a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Level II Pediatric Trauma teaching hospital Facility includes 2 Cath Labs and 2 Hybrid Peripheral/OR Rooms Patient population includes coronary artery disease, STEMI, cardiogenic shock, complex total occlusions, valvular disease, renal disease, carotid stenosis, limb salvage, peripheral stenosis, and thrombosis disease Performs diagnostic cath procedures, Impella insertions, and LVAD insertions Uses devices including IABP, Impella, Rotoblator, Penumbra, and balloon pump EMR: Epic required, Epic Cupid preferred IV pumps by Baxter and medication dispensing via Omnicell Scheduled as 8-hour day shifts with a variable rotation of 1 week nights followed by 3 weeks days Day shifts are four 10-hour shifts; night shifts are three 12-hour shifts Weekend rotation every 3rd weekend (Q3) On-call required including weekday evening call, weekend call, and night shift call with 12 guaranteed hours No floating required, though may occasionally stay with a patient in PACU following a large-bore sheath procedure Will not float to IR or EP departments Charge nurse coverage Monday-Friday 0600-1630 with on-site manager support Requirements Active SD or compact RN license required Current BLS and ACLS certifications Completion of an approved nursing education program meeting South Dakota Board of Nursing licensure requirements Minimum of 2 years of experience in coronary, complex PCI, and peripheral procedures required Cardiac Cath Lab experience required Peripheral IV skills and critical patient assessment skills required Experience with vasoactive and sedation drug administration Sterile technique and air management skills required Experience with laser and lithotripsy atherectomy required Experience with IABP, Impella, Rotoblator, Penumbra, and balloon pump devices Additional Information Provide direct nursing care for cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures including diagnostic caths, Impella, and LVAD insertions Facility and unit orientation spans 4 days of 10-hour shifts Possible coverage of 1 holiday per assignment Time-off requests require manager approval Procedural scrubs are provided and free parking is available First-time travelers welcome if well-qualified with 4 or more years of experience Permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler Travelers must live at least 100 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted