Travel Cath Lab Registered Nurse - $2,526 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cath Lab position requiring a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and active ACLS and BLS certifications.

Details

• Hospital-based Cardiac Cath Lab setting
• Performs diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures including stent placement, left and right heart catheterizations, PCIs, IABP placement/removal, Impella insertion, and rotablator atherectomy
• Administers and monitors procedural sedation, IV vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, thrombolytics, and reversal agents
• Performs sheath removal/monitoring and topical hemostasis techniques (D-Stat, Chito-Seal, Syvek Patch)
• Monitors Swan-Ganz/pulmonary artery lines and end-tidal CO2
• Systems used include Pyxis, MAC LAB, CUPID, and Epic
• Schedule is 4x10-hour day shifts (7:30–18:00), with some early shifts starting at 6:30
• One of the four scheduled days each week is designated as a late shift, requiring the clinician to complete the last case of the day
• On-call required one night per week
• Weekend requirement is one weekend every other month
• Float requirement as needed

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab RN experience required
• Proficiency in diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab procedures required
• Experience with scrub procedures in the cardiac cath lab required
• Experience with cardioversion, ACT monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Two professional manager/supervisor references from within the past 12 months are highly preferred for consideration

Additional Information

• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Orientation is weekly, approximately 24 hours total; pre-start online modules are also required (estimated 8–10 hours for acute care roles)
• Candidates who have previously worked at this health system as permanent, PRN, or employed staff must wait 12 months before being considered for a travel assignment; facility rehire approval is required
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a different rate
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved provided it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval; no RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are allowed, provided each traveler has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedules
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Preferred skills include TAVR, Watchman procedure, ASD closures, valvuloplasty, endovascular interventions, carotid stenting, vascular scrub procedures, and radiation/laser safety

American Traveler Job ID #P-715151. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cath Lab/EP

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.

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