Cardiovascular Cath Lab RN
Job Description
A Cardiovascular Cath Lab RN opportunity is available in Anchorage, AK at a 250-plus bed regional hospital recognized with 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery. This facility serves a thriving Anchorage community and draws clinicians who are drawn to both the professional environment and the unmatched outdoor lifestyle Alaska offers.
The role. Working in a 3-room Cath Lab that averages 4–6 procedures per day, the Cardiovascular Cath Lab RN provides direct nursing care across a broad range of invasive cardiac, vascular, and interventional procedures — including cardiac catheterizations, coronary interventions, EP device and ablation therapies, interventional radiology, neuro diagnostics and interventions, endovascular procedures, and structural heart procedures such as LAAC and TAVR. The nurse guides each patient through every phase of the procedure, from transport and site preparation through sterile technique, patient monitoring, hemostasis following catheter or sheath removal, and return to room, including management of emergent cases. The role requires demonstrated competency in circulating, monitoring, and sedation medication administration, including mixing sedation drips. Accurate and timely documentation of all procedures and preparation of tests for physician interpretation are core responsibilities, as is using the SBAR process to facilitate clear hand-off communication across the interdisciplinary team.
What we're looking for.
- Current nursing license in good standing; Alaska RN license required
- Associate's Degree in nursing required; bachelor's preferred
- Minimum 3 years of Cath Lab experience, or minimum 5 years of experience in a high-acuity setting (e.g., ICU)
- Experience with circulating, monitoring, and sedation medication, including mixing sedation drips
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS)
Schedule. Full-time, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday call; candidates must be available to respond on-site within 30 minutes and should expect approximately 8–10 call days per 4-week period.
Compensation. $38.79 - $56.74/hr plus Sign-on bonus available
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.