Travel Cath Lab Tech - $3,366 per week
About the role
American Traveler is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Baltimore, Maryland. The position is for a Cath Lab / EP Technologist in a cardiac cath lab at a community hospital, requiring RCIS, ARRT, or RTR certification and at least 2 years of experience (3 years if RTR only). The assignment starts Oct 12, 2026, lasts 16 weeks, 40 hours per week on 4x10‑hour day shifts.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures including left and right heart catheterization, PCI, PTCA, TAVR, Watchman, ASD closures, cardiac stent placement, IABP and Impella insertion, and pacemaker implantation
- Accurate patient monitoring, EKG lead placement, recognition of life‑threatening arrhythmias, room circulating, and maintaining a sterile field while scrubbing
- Knowledge of isolation precautions, PPE use, and rapid response/code team protocols
Requirements
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required (AHA only)
- RCIS, ARRT, or RTR certification required (license required if applicable)
- Minimum of 2 years of Cath Lab experience required; candidates with RTR only (no RCIS) need 3 years of experience
- Community hospital experience required
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- First‑time travelers accepted with at least 3 years of strong Cath Lab experience
- Locals under 50 miles from the facility are not accepted unless otherwise specified
- Returning staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
- Returning travelers must have at least a 6‑month break from the system before returning to the same facility or unit
Benefits
- Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
- Generous 401(k) match
- Substantial housing stipends
- 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians
Pay
Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
Shift: Days, 4x10hrs (10‑hour day shifts, e.g., 7:00 AM–5:30 PM); 40 hours per week; on‑call required one day per week and one weekend per month; weekend coverage required every third weekend; holiday coverage required as scheduled.