Travel Cath Lab Prep/Recovery RN - $3,166 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Pre/Post Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Concord, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pre/Post Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• 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: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cath Lab Prep/Recovery position requiring at least 2 years of Critical Care, PACU, or CCU experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• >post following Cath/Vascular/EP procedures in a Prep/Recovery unit within a Level III Trauma Center
• 12-bed unit seeing 17-20 patients daily, typically with the same nurse providing continuity of care pre and post procedure
• Patient population includes R and L Heart Cath, structural heart cases, TAVR, Watchman, vascular procedures, EP devices and ablations, and possible carotid access procedures
• Patients are typically under moderate sedation and more alert than standard PACU cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3, though TAVR cases may be 1:2
• Day shift schedule of 7am-3pm, Monday through Friday, though some staff work 10-hour shifts
• No weekend rotation or on-call requirements
• Unit closed on major holidays
• Possible float assignments to EP and procedural areas
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Unit-specific equipment includes EKG, iSTAT, and glucometers

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care, PACU, or CCU experience required
• Comfortable performing neurovascular checks, including Doppler use
• Experience managing IV drips, most commonly nitro and heparin, with occasional pressors
• Site management experience for femoral or radial access, including TR band or groin device compression
• Post-anesthesia and blood pressure management experience
• Exposure to swan-ganz catheters, temporary pacing wires, or A-lines preferred but not required
• No ventilator experience required; rare exposure to BiPap
• EKG, glucometer, and iSTAT checkoffs completed during orientation
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum one professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization, vascular, and EP patients
• Work alongside a charge nurse who occasionally takes patients and assists with cardioversions
• Support from a dedicated CNA and access to 24/7 respiratory therapy and anesthesia coverage
• APP and NP coverage available 6:30am-7pm with MDs consistently present on the unit
• Orientation includes NEO plus 1-2 precepted shifts
• Scrubs provided (green) and free designated parking available
• Positive team culture with frequent positive feedback from travelers and many repeat assignments
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Previous employees must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being eligible for a travel assignment
• All requested time off must be approved by the manager

American Traveler Job ID #P-741258. 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

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