Travel Invasive Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Company: American Traveler
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Cath Lab Technologist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Start Date: 04/20/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Days, 5x8hrs - Hours: 40 hrs/wk - Start Date: Apr 20, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an Invasive Cardiac Technologist (RN or RTR) with 3 years of Cath Lab experience for a fast-paced, high-acuity cardiac interventional unit at a Magnet-designated Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI. Details - Cardiac interventional unit within a 933-bed, Magnet-designated, Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Milwaukee, WI - Travelers are placed exclusively in the Cath Lab; the department includes 11 dedicated Cath Lab labs out of 15 total labs shared between Cath Lab, EP, and Hybrid - High-acuity, fast-paced Cath Lab performing 24–40 cases per day with adult patients only (no pediatrics) - Procedures include diagnostic and interventional cath, RHC, LHC, STEMI/NSTEMI, CTO, valvuloplasty, CardioMEMS, biopsies, atherectomies, staged PCI, IABP, and Impella; ECMO experience preferred - Peripheral diagnostic and interventional cases, including fistulograms - Hybrid OR experience (AAA grafts, thoracic grafts, TAVR, Watchman, MitraClip) is preferred but not required - 1:1 patient ratio - EMR: Epic (experience required); additional equipment includes Alaris, Pyxis, GE C-arms, Volcano, St. Jude, Alphavac, Angiovac, EKOS, Anari, GE Pruka/Maclab hemodynamic system, Fuji and ProSolv PACS, and Maquet IABP - Varying shift schedule of 8- or 12-hour shifts (0800–2030 or 1200–2030), or a combination of both, to meet a 40-hour weekly requirement - Occasional weekend shifts may be scheduled; call is required from end of shift until 0600 the following morning, with a 30-minute response time - On-call rotation runs Friday–Friday (7 days) every 2–3 months - No floating required - Travelers typically do not work holidays Requirements - Minimum 3 years of Cath Lab experience required, with most recent experience within the last year - RN requirements: Active RN license (license required if applicable), BLS, and ACLS; NIHSS preferred - RTR requirements: Active ARRT(R), WI state license (license required if applicable), BLS, and ACLS; RCIS preferred - RN candidates must have experience with conscious sedation and titrating/managing drips - RTR candidates must have experience scrubbing and panning - Experience with Cath Lab and peripheral cases as listed above - Epic EMR experience required - First-time travelers are not accepted for this position - Minimum 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, collected within the last year - Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration - Candidate's middle name or initial required for consideration - COVID vaccine required Additional Information - RN travelers will perform conscious sedation and drip management; RTR travelers will scrub and pan cases under the monitoring of permanent staff - Robust unit support includes a charge nurse/lead tech, 24/7 RT for ventilated patients, 24/7 hospitalist and cardiology coverage, a Critical Response Team for codes, housekeeping for room turnover, dedicated storeroom staff, daytime transport (0630–2000), and a receptionist/HUC (0600–2000) - 1 week of orientation provided - Facility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts - Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved for the assignment - Scrubs are provided - Free parking available on-site - Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply - Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for a travel assignment American Traveler Job ID P-690545. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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