Travel Cath Lab RN - $3,413 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cath Lab RN with a CA license and at least 2 years of cath lab experience for a 13-week acute care assignment.

Details

• Work in the Cardiac Cath Lab of an acute care hospital
• Case volume varies from 0 to 5-6 cases per day
• Cath Lab Techs handle scrubbing duties while RNs circulate
• Uses Cerner, Sensis, and Merge charting/imaging systems
• GE equipment used in the lab
• Schedule consists of (4) 10-hour day shifts, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 9:30a-8p
• Candidates must be flexible for cases starting earlier or later than scheduled
• Possible on-call responsibilities
• STEMI cases are transferred to a nearby facility in Turlock, CA

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of cath lab experience required
• Experience with PCIs, peripherals, diagnostic caths, nephrostomy tubes, and IVC filters required
• Must be experienced enough to help train new nurses
• Knowledge of balloon pumps required
• STEMI experience is a plus
• BSN not required for this position
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Circulate during cath lab procedures including PCIs, diagnostic caths, and peripheral interventions
• Assist in training new nurses on the unit
• Facility currently operates 1 cath lab with plans to expand to 2 in the future
• MyJourney training modules will be assigned during orientation
• 12 hours of orientation provided

American Traveler Job ID #P-737891. 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.