Location: Albany, NY

Start Date: 08-02-2026

End Date: 09-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; On-call STEMI rotation (6-8 shifts/month) including one full weekend: Friday 5:30 PM - Monday 7:00 AM. Shift type: Rotating

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 procedural nursing care in the cardiac cath lab, including support for PCI and vascular studies
• Perform patient preparation and recovery in the prep-recovery area, ensuring comfort and safety
• Serve as circulating RN during procedures, maintaining sterile field and coordinating the team
• Respond quickly and confidently as part of the on-call STEMI team to support emergent cardiac care
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, monitor hemodynamics, and communicate critical findings
• Document procedures, assessments, and interventions accurately and timely
• Participate in specialty competency testing and maintain required certifications to ensure best practices

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN license (required)
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• Procedural cardiac cath lab experience (preferred minimum experience in procedural cases)
• Emergency STEMI team on-call experience
• Ability to pass Trinity specialty competency testing and facility health screenings
• Comfort working scheduled weekends and on-call rotations

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of cardiac cath lab procedures, PCI techniques, and vascular studies
• Skilled in patient prep and recovery protocols and post-procedure monitoring
• Proficient in circulating RN duties, sterile technique, and intraoperative coordination
• Ability to recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies and STEMI protocols
• Effective clinical documentation and clear communication with interdisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with specialty competency testing and facility-specific policies

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable and convenient
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and focused on care
• Comprehensive onboarding with specialty competency testing so you’re set up to succeed
• A supportive team environment where your skills and quick thinking are valued
• Flexible scheduling options to help you balance work and life while on assignment
• Access to facility-provided health and wellness resources during your contract
• Opportunity to expand your procedural skills in a high-volume cardiac cath lab
• Professional development and networking with experienced cath lab clinicians

Travel Perks: Explore Albany, NY

Explore Albany’s rich history and vibrant cultural scene during your assignment. Stroll the Empire State Plaza and visit the New York State Museum or Albany Institute of History & Art. Enjoy green space at Washington Park or along the Hudson River waterfront and catch a show at The Egg. Weekend getaways are easy — Saratoga Springs (for dining, spas, and racing), the Hudson Valley, and the Adirondacks for hiking and outdoor adventures are within driving distance. Local farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and a lively downtown make off-duty hours enjoyable.

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