American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Arlington, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cath Lab RN (Circulator) with RLHC/PCI, Peripheral, and EP experience for a 13-week travel contract requiring an active VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration.
Details
- Hospital-based Cath Lab unit
- Schedule is 4x10-hour shifts (07:00–17:30) or 3x12-hour shifts (07:00–19:30) depending on unit need
- On-call required: 2–3 call shifts per week, including both short call and long call (overnight emergency call 17:30–07:00), with 2 call weekends per 6-week period
- Short call during the week runs 17:30–20:00 as backup after shift; short call on weekends covers 07:00–14:00 both Saturday and Sunday
- Long call weekend team covers Friday 17:30 through Sunday 07:00 and responds to both emergent and non-emergent cases
- Must be able to arrive on-site within 30 minutes of initial page for on-call response
- Weekend work required, typically 2 call weekends per 6-week period
- EMR: Epic (Cupid Cath module)
Requirements
- Active VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration — pending licenses are not accepted
- Experience as a Cath Lab Circulator required, including RLHC/PCI, Peripheral, and EP circulating experience
- Must reside within 30 miles or 30 minutes of the facility to meet on-call response requirements
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); religious or medical exemptions must comply with CMS guidelines
- COVID vaccination or qualified exemption required
- Driver's license (DL) and Social Security card (SSN) required for consideration
Additional Information
- Circulators perform scrub and circulating duties in the Cath Lab, supporting RLHC/PCI, Peripheral, and EP procedures
- Scrubs are provided by the hospital
- All travelers must attend either an accelerated or 2-day Epic orientation class; travelers who were at this facility within the past 6 months may forgo the Epic class
- Floating may be required on a rotating basis in accordance with facility policy and Joint Commission standards
- Candidates who were previously employed by this health system must wait one year before returning as a traveler
- RTO must be submitted upfront; no RTO will be approved after an offer is extended — keep requests to a minimum and expect to work some holidays
- This is a smoke- and nicotine-free facility
American Traveler Job ID #P-737267. Pay package is based on 10 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.