- Company: Aequor
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa
- Salary: $2,798/wk
Aequor at a glance
aequor.comSEC filings mentioning "Aequor": 1 — search EDGAR
Private funding round disclosed to the SEC: $66K offering (filed 2015-08-06) — Form D filing
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $1.2M from the Department of Defense (started Nov 8, 2022) — via USAspending.gov
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Aequor appears in staffing and healthcare services coverage, including private-equity interest in Aequor Healthcare Services and technology/life-science moves under related Aequor names. This listing is a travel assignment for a Cath Lab / cardiac tech role, not a permanent desk job at the agency brand alone.
Join Aequor for a 13-week travel assignment as a Cath Lab Tech in Des Moines, Iowa. This full-time role starts immediately and offers $2,798 per week for experienced catheterization laboratory professionals.
About the Role
This is a temporary travel assignment designed for qualified cath lab technologists seeking short-term contract work. You'll work 10-hour shifts on a rotating schedule at a Des Moines healthcare facility, supporting the cardiac catheterization team. The assignment runs for 13 weeks and begins as soon as possible.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and maintain catheterization laboratory equipment and instrumentation
- Assist physicians during cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures
- Monitor patient vital signs and provide technical support during procedures
- Maintain sterile field protocols and adhere to infection control standards
- Document procedure details and maintain accurate patient records
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and inventory of catheters, guidewires, and other supplies
- Respond to emergency situations and code alerts
What We're Looking For
- Current certification as a Certified Cath Lab Technologist (RCIS or equivalent)
- Active professional licensure as required by Iowa
- Minimum 2-3 years of catheterization laboratory experience
- Proficiency with standard cath lab equipment and imaging systems
- Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy and hemodynamic monitoring
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Flexibility for rotating shifts and willingness to work on a travel contract basis
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
About Aequor
Aequor connects healthcare facilities with qualified medical professionals for temporary and travel assignments across the United States. Our mission is to ensure continuity of clinical services by matching experienced professionals with healthcare organizations that need temporary staffing support.
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What people say about Aequor
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Recent news
- Private equity acquires majority stake in Aequor Healthcare Services - Staffing Industry Analysts
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- Aequor Technologies Acquires Sound Advice’s Life Sciences Practice - New Jersey Business Magazine
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Working in Des Moines, Iowa
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Des Moines sits in Polk County, Iowa—a Midwestern state between the Mississippi and Missouri river systems, with neighbors including Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and Minnesota. On-site hospital cath lab work is the expectation here (not remote).
Iowa is a landlocked state in the upper Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north. Iowa is the 26th largest in total area and the 31st
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 208,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Iowa: 12.2% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Iowa: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Iowa: $64,490 — via FRED
Home prices in Iowa (year over year): +3.8% — via FRED
Median household income in Polk County: $81,621 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Polk County: 20 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Polk County: Drove Alone (72%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Polk County: 92% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Building, listed 2015 (23m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 60°F / low 42°F year-round (summers around 84°F, winters around 17°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,109/mo · $1,318/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 278m (912 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Travel cardiac cath lab techs build breadth across vendors, protocols, and acuity while keeping core skills current. Strong performance can lead to preferred traveler status, charge/preceptor paths, or permanent cath lab roles after contracts end.
Salary & compensation
This posting advertises $2,798 per week for Des Moines, IA. Treat that as the listed weekly package for this assignment only—not a market average—and confirm what is taxable wages vs. stipends, hours, call, and overtime with the recruiter.
Build the skills for this role
- Cardiac cath lab workflow, sterile technique, and radiation safety
- Hemodynamic monitoring and emergency response in the lab
- Travel readiness: multi-facility onboarding, charting systems, and flexible call
- Walk through a typical STEMI or diagnostic cath from setup to recovery handoff
- How you handle equipment failures, contrast reactions, or code situations
- Travel logistics: licenses, start dates, housing, and prior contract length
Best fit for credentialed cath lab / cardiac techs open to on-site hospital work in Des Moines on a travel contract via Aequor, with comfort in high-acuity procedural teams and variable schedules.
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Listing facts
- Role Travel Cath Lab Tech
- Employer Aequor
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $2,798/wk
- Posted July 9, 2026
- Apply by August 8, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (283 words)
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