Registered Nurse Cath Lab
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Garden City, KS, 67846-5679
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 26.95-42.99 HOUR
Date Posted : 27 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance!
Nurses are at the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. We offer Certification pay and a Clinical Career Ladder to help you grow and recognize your contributions to clinical excellence!
Here, you will help advance modern nursing by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture will cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness. In this role, you will assist physicians in performing a variety of highly specialized Cardiovascular procedures including, but not limited to, diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, intra-aortic balloon pump operation (IABP), and electrophysiology studies.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for:
- Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
Cath Lab differential: $4.75/hr. Given upon hire.
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified nursing candidates will need the following:
Education Requirements
- Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
Experience Requirements
- One year experience preferred
- Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
Licenses/Certification Requirements
- RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
Physical Requirements
- Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep – 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.
The Cardiac Cath Lab at St. Catherine Hospital is a lab that specializes in pacemakers, ICD's, IR procedures, and PICC lines. We provide adult care only, and the unit consists of three recovery bays with around seven-and-a-half procedures per week on average. We're here to bring cardiac care to the patients of Western Kansas and Eastern Colorado.
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Frequently asked questions
Registered Nurse Cath Lab roles focus on cardiac catheterization procedures, requiring specialized knowledge in pacemakers, electrophysiology, and interventional cardiology unlike general nursing. In Garden City, this niche expertise supports advanced cardiovascular care in a smaller community setting, blending technical skill with compassionate patient interaction.
Catholic Health Initiatives favors RNs with a current state license and encourages certifications related to cardiovascular nursing, such as CCRN or RCIS. These credentials enhance clinical competency for complex cath lab procedures and align with the organization’s mission-driven commitment to quality cardiac care.
Daily duties include preparing patients for catheterization, assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures, monitoring vitals post-operation, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. This role demands vigilance in patient safety and proficiency in cardiac device management, ensuring smooth cath lab operations.
Garden City shows moderate demand for cath lab nurses, with Catholic Health Initiatives actively recruiting to support regional cardiac services. The small-town environment means less competition than metropolitan areas but offers stable opportunities due to ongoing community health needs.
Catholic Health Initiatives cultivates a faith-based, team-oriented atmosphere emphasizing humankindness and professional growth. Nurses in the cath lab experience a supportive environment fostering clinical advancement, leadership encouragement, and personalized patient care within a close-knit hospital community.
With Garden City’s manageable size and infrastructure, commute times for cath lab nurses tend to be short and convenient, often under 20 minutes. This contrasts favorably with larger urban centers, allowing better work-life balance for healthcare professionals in the area.
Catholic Health Initiatives provides up to $8,000 relocation assistance, certification pay, and a structured clinical ladder for cath lab RNs. These incentives support career progression and financial stability, differentiating the organization within the Garden City healthcare market.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers a cath lab differential of $4.75 per hour on top of base pay, reflecting the specialized skill set required. This premium enhances earnings significantly, making cath lab nursing financially attractive within the Garden City healthcare landscape.
An associate degree in nursing is mandatory, with a bachelor’s degree preferred. Graduates from accredited nursing programs or those endorsed by state boards are sought after, ensuring readiness for cath lab complexities and compliance with Garden City’s licensure compact requirements.
While one year of experience is preferred, new grads from accredited nursing schools can be considered. Catholic Health Initiatives supports skill development through mentorship and clinical ladders, making it a viable option for newly licensed RNs eager to specialize in cath lab nursing.