Location: Albany, NY

Start Date: 03-15-2026

End Date: 06-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Primarily 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM day shifts (12-hour) with rotating schedule; includes On-Call STEMI team coverage and weekend rotations. Full weekend rotation example: Friday 5:30 PM - Monday 7:00 AM (covers a full weekend). 12-hour rotating shifts, day and night coverage as needed, approximately 6-8 shifts per month for on-call/STEMI rotation.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $81 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert circulating RN care during cardiac catheterization and vascular procedures
• Perform prep and recovery nursing for cath lab patients, ensuring safe handoffs and recovery plans
• Respond rapidly and competently as part of the On-Call STEMI team for emergency activations
• Collaborate closely with interventional cardiologists, techs, and anesthesia to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate procedural documentation and assist with patient education and discharge planning
• Adhere to BLS/ACLS standards and support a culture of safety and infection control
• Participate in Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and complete required skills checklists

Qualifications

• Current NYS RN license (required)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (current)
• Procedural cardiac cath lab experience and proven ability to serve as a circulating RN
• Experience with PCI and vascular studies preferred
• Demonstrated emergency/STEMI team on-call experience
• Ability to cover weekend rotations and respond to on-call activations
• Completion of required occupational health items: fit test, drug screen, immunizations, and physical/health statement

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of cardiac catheterization procedures and PCI workflow
• Skilled in circulating RN duties and sterile field management
• Proficient in prep/recovery assessment and post-procedure monitoring
• Comfortable with hemodynamic monitoring and recognizing acute changes
• Quick decision-making during STEMI activations and emergency situations
• Effective communication and teamwork within interventional cardiology teams
• Experience with competency testing processes and skills documentation

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your NYS RN license current
• Professional development: Trinity competency testing and skills checklists supported
• Predictable 12-hour shift patterns to simplify your life and planning
• Work with a skilled interventional cardiology team and grow your procedural experience
• Comprehensive onboarding including fit testing and occupational health support
• Flexible scheduling options to help balance work and life
• Opportunities for meaningful clinical impact responding to STEMI activations

Travel Perks: Explore Albany, NY

Albany offers a delightful mix of history, culture, and outdoor time between shifts. Explore the Empire State Plaza and its striking architecture, visit the New York State Museum, stroll through scenic Washington Park, or enjoy the vibrant local dining and craft brewery scene. For outdoor escapes, the nearby Hudson River waterfront and Albany Pine Bush Preserve are perfect for walking and birdwatching. Weekend trips to Saratoga Springs for horse racing and spa towns, or the hiking and skiing opportunities in the Catskills and Adirondacks, are all within easy reach when you want a quick recharge.

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