Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Allentown, PA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurses can bring their interventional cardiology expertise to a fast-paced adult procedural unit in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an RN with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization experience who is ready to support advanced cardiovascular procedures alongside a collaborative procedural care team. First-time travel nurses are welcome.

Located in the scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown offers a welcoming blend of outdoor recreation, arts and culture, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to the Philadelphia and New York metropolitan areas.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,750–$2,890
• Position Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week; 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Primary Shift: 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with potential scheduling of 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Call Requirement: One night of call per week and every fourth or fifth weekend, from Friday at 6:00 p.m. through Monday at 7:30 a.m.
• Unit: Adult Cardiac Cath Lab with four procedure rooms
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Scheduling: Block scheduling is not available
• Time-Off Requests: Must be submitted at the time of application

Cardiac Cath Lab RN Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Pennsylvania
• At least 3 years of Registered Nurse experience, including diagnostic and interventional Cardiac Cath Lab experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Previous Epic charting experience required
• Strong experience with adult cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiovascular procedures
• Ability to monitor patients receiving procedural sedation and manage complex cardiovascular medications and equipment
• Previous charge nurse experience and community hospital experience preferred
• Valid professional references and copies of required certifications
• Willingness to complete required compliance activities, including labs, Pennsylvania fingerprinting, and orientation modules

Cardiac Cath Lab RN Responsibilities

• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedure nursing care for adult cardiac catheterization patients
• Support diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, including left and right heart catheterization, angiography, PCI, stent placement, TAVR, and Watchman procedures
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic status, procedural sedation, and recovery using appropriate clinical assessments and technology
• Manage and monitor vascular access sites, sheaths, closure systems, and post-procedure complications
• Administer IV medications, vasopressors, thrombolytics, reversal agents, and other therapies as ordered
• Assist with advanced cardiovascular devices and procedures, including IABP, Impella, cardioversion, pacemaker insertion, and central venous access
• Obtain and interpret 12-lead ECGs, recognize dysrhythmias, and promptly escalate changes in patient condition
• Maintain radiation, laser, infection prevention, and patient safety standards throughout procedures
• Accurately document patient care in Epic and collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, pharmacy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in scheduled call coverage and provide responsive care during urgent cardiac procedures

Apply now for this Cardiac Cath Lab travel nursing opportunity in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and join a high-performing cardiovascular care team.

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