Cath Lab RN
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cath Lab RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring 2+ years of cath lab experience and a VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Cath Lab unit with 6 procedure rooms and a daily census of 15-20 adult patients
• Common diagnoses include coronary artery disease, valve disorders, heart failure, and ASD/PFO closures
• Advanced procedures performed include TAVR, left atrial appendage closures, Cardiomems, thrombectomy, mitral clips, and renal denervation
• Equipment used includes IABP, Impella, Penumbra, Rotapro, CSI, Shockwave, laser, OCT, and IVUS
• Epic charting system required
• Day shift schedule of 4x10 hours, 7:30am-6:00pm
• On-call requirement of 7 on-call shifts and 5 late shifts per 6-week period, including one full weekend (Fri-Sun) and one Saturday for elective cases
• Must be able to return to the hospital within 30 minutes when called for on-call shifts
• Required to work or take call one holiday per 13-week contract in rotation with staff

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license (in hand or pending, with emergency authorization available while permanent VA license processes)
• ACLS and BLS certification required; CCI RCIS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of cath lab experience required, 3+ years preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in cardiac cath lab procedures including LHC, RHC, PCI, PTCA, stent placement, atherectomy, temp pacer, Impella, IABP, TAVR, Watchman, and Mitraclip
• Scrub experience required
• Proficient in sterile technique, EKG lead placement, dysrhythmia recognition/interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, and rapid response protocols
• Experience in diagnostic/interventional cath lab settings using fluoroscopy required
• Knowledgeable in isolation precautions, equipment handling, and supply management
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• 1:1 patient ratio experience required

Additional Information

• Work in an acute care teaching hospital with over 700 licensed beds, a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet designation, and certified stroke center status
• Facility is nationally recognized for cardiac cath lab excellence with American College of Cardiology accreditation for PCI procedures
• Support provided by a multidisciplinary team with adjacent cardiac surgery and hybrid ORs
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates are not accepted; radius rules apply based on driver's license address
• Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year break before returning as a traveler
• Facility does not allow travelers to return after working 365 days on assignment, regardless of separation period, with case-by-case exceptions reviewed by leadership
• All RTO requests must be submitted upfront with the application