Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $2,514 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab position in Portland, ME, requiring at least 2 years of Cath Lab and/or Interventional Radiology experience and a ME or Compact RN license.

Details

• Located in an Interventional Services unit within a 70-bed hospital in Portland, ME
• Unit consists of 5 bays and 1 procedure room
• Serves inpatient, outpatient, and ED patient populations
• Performs cardiac cath, angiograms, and IR procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, and nephrostomy tubes
• Involves administration of sedation and recovery of sedation patients, as well as arterial access recovery
• Charting via Cerner; Pyxis medication dispensing system in use
• Day shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, rotating Monday through Friday
• Weekend call rotation: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Saturday and Sunday, once per month
• On-call required: 1 night per week from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, plus rotating weekend call
• No floating required
• 13-week contract, 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active RN license — ME or Compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Cath Lab and/or Interventional Radiology
• Experience with cardiac cath, angiograms, and IR procedures (paracentesis, thoracentesis, nephrostomy tubes)
• Proficiency in sedation administration and recovery of sedation patients
• Arterial access recovery experience required
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Full SSN required for consideration
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two references within the past year required for consideration — at least one from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge Nurse (peer references not accepted)
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration
• Flu vaccination required for employment eligibility
• Permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME (489 State St, Bangor, ME 04401) to be eligible
• Must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• An RN supervisor is on the floor and will oversee the traveler
• Orientation length is dependent on the candidate's experience level
• All RTO requests require manager approval
• Holiday coverage expectations will be discussed during the interview
• Procedural scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking is available on-site
• A flu vaccination is required; medical exemptions only are accepted and must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance for committee review
• Manager interviews are required as part of the hiring process

American Traveler Job ID #P-696966. 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 RN - Pediatric 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.