Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Lab

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/26/2026
• 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: Jun 26, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cath Lab position requiring at least 2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in a wide range of cardiac and interventional procedures.
Details

• Hospital-based Cardiac Catheterization Lab setting, covering both diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Patient population includes a range of cardiovascular diagnoses including coronary artery disease (stable angina, unstable angina/NSTEMI, STEMI), heart failure, valvular disease, congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, pericardial disease, and pre-operative cardiac evaluations
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Procedures performed include PCI (balloon angioplasty and stent placement), PFO/ASD closure, CTO, cardiogenic shock management, left and right heart catheterizations, IABP placement/removal, and pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring
• Preferred procedural experience includes Impella insertion, TAVI/TAVR, rotablader atherectomy, ASD/cardiac implant closure devices, scrub procedures, and vascular interventions (angioplasty, upper/lower extremity angiography, dialysis graft interventional)
• Major equipment used includes Impella, Penumbra, EKOS, Roto, Ultrasound, Shockwave, ACIST, and the GE Mac Lab system
• EMR: Epic (documentation); Pyxis (medications); SBAR (communication)
• Schedule: Days, 5x8-hour shifts (06:45–15:15), Monday–Friday
• Occasional late days approximately 4–5 times per month, rarely extending past 17:00
• Call requirement: one day per week and every fifth weekend
• Floating required as needed

Requirements

Active NC RN license or compact RN license (license/certs may be pending at time of consideration)
Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab RN experience required
Proficiency in cardiac medications including antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, IV vasopressors, thrombolytics, procedural sedation, and reversal agents
Skills required include 12-lead EKG interpretation, ACT monitoring, cardioversion, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, sheath removal and monitoring, procedural sedation monitoring, Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale, malignant hyperthermia protocols, and infection/isolation precautions
IV therapy skills required: blood product administration, IV infusion pumps, and starting IVs
Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 12 months are highly preferred
Additional Information

Orientation is 16 hours; orientation is held weekly and no RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment
Pre-start modules are required (approximately 8–10 hours for acute care roles) and must also be completed annually; modules are completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes
Scrubs are provided
Candidates must be available for a manager interview prior to any offer being extended
Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved provided it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
Previous permanent, PRN, or employed staff of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at a different rate
Travel pairs are allowed, but each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P-710511. 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 - 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.