Location: Lake Jackson, TX

Start Date: 05-18-2026

End Date: 08-17-2026

Shift Type: Days, 4x10s (10-hour day shifts); shift length 10 hours; call coverage window 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM when assigned; typically four 10-hour day shifts per week (day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 peri-procedural nursing care in the cardiac cath lab for acute patients
• Prepare patients and cath lab suite for procedures involving stents, balloons and diagnostic peripheral/renal/carotid cases
• Monitor hemodynamics and cardiac rhythm throughout procedures and intervene as needed
• Collaborate with one team and one physician to deliver smooth, efficient case flow (typically 5–7 cases/day)
• Ensure accurate MEDITECH documentation and handoff communication for continuity of care
• Maintain sterile technique, manage lead gear and assist with equipment set-up and troubleshooting
• Educate patients and families on pre- and post-procedure expectations and recovery

Qualifications

• Active RN license (ability to work in Texas required)
• Minimum ~3 years of relevant experience in cath lab or acute cardiac care (job lists 3 years)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (required)
• Hands-on experience with cardiac catheterization, stents & balloons, peripheral vascular and renal diagnostic procedures
• Comfortable with lead gear; facility provides lead gear but you may bring your own
• Familiarity with MEDITECH charting system a plus
• Ability to function independently in a basic lab (no CV backup) and support fast-paced case volume

Education

• Active RN license required; BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Cath lab procedures and sterile technique
• Cardiac monitoring and interpretation of ECG/hemodynamics
• Peri-procedural patient assessment and triage
• Use of lead gear and radiation safety principles
• Familiarity with MEDITECH for charting and documentation
• Strong teamwork, communication and time-management skills
• Ability to assist with peripheral, renal and carotid diagnostic cases

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks including housing assistance and travel reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy and focused
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can stay compliant with ease
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• A supportive, close-knit cath lab team that values your skills and growth
• Orientation and dedicated preceptor hours to help you hit the ground running
• Opportunities to expand cath lab experience with Stents, Balloons and peripheral cases

Travel Perks: Explore Lake Jackson, TX

Lake Jackson sits on the Gulf Coast in Brazoria County — perfect for beach lovers and weekend explorers. Enjoy nearby Surfside and Quintana beaches for sand and surf, visit Sea Center Texas for hands-on marine exhibits, and explore the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge for birdwatching and nature trails. Local dining and small-town charm are plentiful, and if you want a city day trip, Galveston and Houston are within easy driving distance for museums, shopping and nightlife.

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