Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,495/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Asheville, NC — 13-week cardiac catheterization role starting Sept 8, 2025. Active RN license and 1+ year Cath Lab experience required. Apply now for this travel nursing job in interventional cardiology.
Job Details
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina (28801) — Asheville nursing jobs / North Carolina travel nursing
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 8, 2025
- End Date: December 8, 2025
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (12-hour day shifts)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220 – $2,340 (competitive travel nurse pay)
- Healthcare Setting: Cardiac catheterization lab / interventional cardiology
- Employment Type: Travel RN, On-site
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state required
- Minimum 1 year of recent Cath Lab RN experience (diagnostic and/or interventional cardiac catheterization)
- BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, IV/vascular access, and hemodynamic monitoring preferred
- Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented cardiac cath lab environment
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures (PCI, diagnostic cath)
- Prepare the cath lab, set up sterile fields, and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available
- Monitor patient status, interpret hemodynamic data, and respond to emergencies following ACLS protocols
- Assist physicians and the interventional cardiology team during diagnostic and interventional procedures
- Administer medications, manage IVs/vascular access, and administer contrast agents per protocol
- Educate patients and families on procedures, post-procedure care, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with hospital policies and quality standards
Why Asheville? Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers outdoor adventure, vibrant downtown life, farm-to-table dining, and a thriving arts and music scene — perfect for travel nurses seeking a work–life balance during this assignment.
Apply now to join our cardiac cath lab team in Asheville, NC. If you are a skilled Cath Lab RN with ACLS/BLS and recent cath lab experience, we want to hear from you. Join our healthcare team today for this rewarding travel nursing opportunity.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
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About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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