Travel Registered Nurse Cath Lab Job

13-week travel assignment in Portland, OR starting 09/14/2026.

About the role

Deliver coordinated nursing care for patients in the cath lab and peri-procedural area at a short-term acute care hospital with an on-site cardiovascular program. Supervise nursing staff, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and participate in interventional procedures as scrub or circulator.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care following established standards and the nursing process
• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned nursing staff
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan and implement care
• Perform pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure care
• Monitor hemodynamic status, patient comfort, and safety during interventional procedures
• Participate in interventional procedures (catheterization, angiography, PCI) as scrub or circulator
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure equipment readiness
• Initiate and manage IV access, administer medications per orders, and monitor responses
• Assist with sedation/anesthesia as directed
• Support discharge planning and provide patient and family education
• Contribute to a safe, healing environment and effective care transitions

Requirements

• Licensed RN in the state of practice (current license required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in acute care or cath lab/interventional settings
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (American Heart Association) or ARC-ALS required
• BSN preferred
• Active RN license and eligibility for licensure in the assignment state
• Ability to work in a fast-paced interventional environment and collaborate across disciplines

Pay

Weekly pay: $2,872–$3,091 per week.

Schedule

• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Shift: Day shift, typically 5x8 with hours varying (commonly 7:00 AM–4:30 PM or 6:30 AM–5:00 PM)
• Flexible to 4/10s or 3/12s as needed

Benefits

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
• Extension opportunities
• Housing assistance (where available)
• Fast credentialing for travel assignments
• Nationwide assignments and ongoing career support