Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $3,092 per week
Job Description & Requirements
Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a 13-week assignment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The position starts on August 10, 2026, and works 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts.
- 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts
- Start date: August 10, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
Special Requirements
- One year’s recent experience as a Cath Lab RN
- Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
- Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification
- Current ACLS Certification
Essential Work Functions
- Conduct assessment of patients prior to procedures
- Absorb and perform physical exams
- Position patients correctly for the procedure and ensure EKG electrodes and cardiac leads are properly placed
- Assist physicians during procedures, including the placement of catheters, wires, balloons, stents, structural heart devices, and other cardiac interventions
- Operate and monitor hemodynamic equipment, recognizing and responding to changes in cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic waveforms
- Absorb and assist in arterial and/or venous sheath removal using closure devices, manual pressure, or mechanical compression, and transport patients to the appropriate recovery area
- Maintain and troubleshoot cath lab equipment, ensuring everything is functioning properly and fully stocked for procedures
- Communicate effectively with team members, patients, families, and physicians to provide seamless care
- Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards
Required Qualifications
- One year’s recent experience as a Cath Lab RN
- Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
- Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification
- Current ACLS Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- PALS or ENPC Certifications
- RCIS certification
Summary
The Travel Cath Lab RN provides specialized care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and interventional treatments. The RN prepares patients for procedures, assists during interventions, and monitors immediate post-procedure recovery. Working closely with cardiologists and cath lab teams, this role requires advanced cardiac care skills, cardiac catheterization skills, strong communication, and the ability to adapt quickly while maintaining strict safety and regulatory standards.
Benefits
- Hospitalized medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
- Life and Short-term disability offered
- 401(k) matching
- Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
- 24/7 recruiter support
- Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
About Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab
At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.