Registered Nurse - Cath Lab
Location: Glens Falls, NY
Start Date: 01-29-2026
End Date: 04-30-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Choice of schedules: 4x10 or 5x8 (exact start/end times assigned at time of offer); day/rotating shifts with coverage for weekends, holidays, and STEMI call as required
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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
- Position and immobilize patients safely and compassionately according to protocols
- Continuously assess and monitor patient hemodynamics and share critical changes with the team
- Perform conscious sedation and manage moderate sedation care when needed
- Mix, maintain, and administer IV/infusions and bolus medications accurately
- Interpret EKGs and hemodynamic pressure tracings to support timely clinical decisions
- Assist physicians during cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures
- Provide Phase I recovery care, ensuring smooth and safe transitions from procedure to recovery
- Respond reliably and professionally for STEMI and other emergency activations
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license - New York (must be uploaded with profile)
- Minimum 2 years current Cath Lab experience - required
- 2+ years experience in cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures - required
- ACLS and BLS certifications - required (current)
- Moderate Sedation Certification - highly preferred
- EP experience - highly preferred
- Proven ability to interpret EKG and hemodynamic pressure tracings - required
- Conscious sedation and IV/infusion management experience - required
- Reliable attendance history with no recent attendance concerns; strong teamwork and professionalism
- Traveler must have own vehicle for commute
- 1 supervisory signed reference from within the past two years of employment
- Permanent address in profile that matches Driver License/State ID
- New York Temporary Health Care Service Agency License/Registration Certificate must be uploaded up front for submission
- Ability to complete a 14-panel drug screen within 24 hours of offer acceptance
Education
- Registered Nurse (RN) — nursing diploma, ADN, or BSN consistent with state licensure requirements
Knowledge & Skills
- Cardiac catheterization procedures and interventional assistance
- EKG interpretation and hemodynamic monitoring
- Conscious sedation and moderate sedation practices
- IV access, infusion mixing, and medication administration
- STEMI recognition and rapid response workflow
- Familiarity with peripheral vascular procedures and cath lab equipment
- Verbal de-escalation skills and crisis prevention training preferred
- EP lab fundamentals and electrophysiology support (preferred)
- Epic electronic health record experience is a plus as facility is transitioning to Epic
Benefits
- A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
- Opportunity to sharpen high-acuity cardiac skills in a busy Cath Lab
- Professional development and specialty training opportunities
- Licensure assistance guidance and help uploading required credentials
- Paid non-billable orientation so you hit the ground running
- Clear schedule options so you can choose the cadence that fits your life
- Work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team of cardiology specialists
- A mission-driven, community-focused hospital where your impact is visible
Travel Perks: Explore Glens Falls, NY
Glens Falls sits between Saratoga Springs and Lake George, making it a perfect basecamp for outdoor lovers and culture seekers alike. Explore the Adirondack Mountains for hiking, biking, boating, and scenic views, stroll historic downtown Glens Falls for dining and local arts, or take a short trip to Saratoga Springs for racing, spa towns, and lively dining. Lake George is an easy weekend escape for water activities and lakeside fun. If you crave a city day trip, New York City, Boston, and Montreal are roughly three hours away for a quick urban getaway.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Cath Lab? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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