Travel CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) – Cath Lab Contract in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Advance your cardiovascular nursing career with a 13-week travel RN contract in Albuquerque, NM. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced CVOR or Cath Lab Registered Nurse skilled in cardiac catheterization, procedural sedation, STEMI response, and vascular call coverage. Join a dynamic cardiac procedural care team while enjoying professional growth, outdoor adventure, and Albuquerque’s vibrant high-desert culture.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,350-$2,470
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week, approximately 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Hours: Approximately 36-40 hours per week
• Call Requirements: 8-12 days per month, including STEMI and vascular call coverage
• Weekend Coverage: Every fourth weekend
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Typical Daily Census: Approximately 20-30 patients
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

CVOR and Cath Lab Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico or a compact state; a pending New Mexico or compact license may be considered if obtained before the start date
• At least 1 year of Cath Lab, CVOR, or closely related cardiovascular procedural nursing experience
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications
• RCIS certification preferred or required as applicable to the assignment
• Demonstrated ability to take call for STEMI and vascular cases
• Experience with adult diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures
• Proficiency in procedural sedation monitoring and administration
• Competency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Ability to circulate and scrub procedures, including left- and right-heart catheterization
• Flexibility to float to like units within the Registered Nurse’s scope of practice when needed

Cardiovascular Procedural Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
• Prepare patients, equipment, and procedural rooms for scheduled and emergent cardiac catheterization cases
• Circulate and scrub cardiac catheterization procedures according to established standards
• Assist with cardioversion, diagnostic catheterizations, interventional catheterizations, and left- and right-heart catheterization
• Monitor and manage patients receiving procedural sedation
• Interpret and respond to dysrhythmias and changes in patient condition
• Monitor pulmonary artery lines and Swan-Ganz catheters as required
• Provide timely nursing care during STEMI and vascular emergencies while on call
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to promote excellent patient outcomes
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic

Apply now for this CVOR Registered Nurse travel contract and bring your cardiovascular procedural nursing expertise to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.