Travel Cath Lab RN Jobs
Cath Lab Registered Nurses provide direct patient care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology procedures. They perform conscious sedation, monitor hemodynamics, manage arterial and venous sheaths, administer anticoagulants, and respond to procedural emergencies including cardiac arrest. ACLS certification is required; many facilities prefer PALS and hemodynamic monitoring experience. BHS Workforce currently has 39 open travel Cath Lab RN positions across 14 states and 31 cities. The highest-volume markets are Texas (11), California (7), Iowa (5). Typical contracts run 14 weeks at 40 hours per week. The current shift mix is 38 day, 1 night.
Licensing & Credential Requirements
Texas
An active, unencumbered RN license is required. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Texas without obtaining a separate state license, which simplifies onboarding significantly. ACLS certification is required for all cardiac RN assignments. BLS is universally required. Hemodynamic monitoring experience is a baseline requirement. Most facilities expect competency with arterial/venous sheath management, conscious sedation, and emergency response protocols including IABP and temporary pacemaker management.
California
An active, unencumbered RN license is required. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Travel RNs must obtain an individual California RN license before starting an assignment. Apply through the California Board of Registration in Nursing well before your start date. ACLS certification is required for all cardiac RN assignments. BLS is universally required. Hemodynamic monitoring experience is a baseline requirement. Most facilities expect competency with arterial/venous sheath management, conscious sedation, and emergency response protocols including IABP and temporary pacemaker management.
Iowa
An active, unencumbered RN license is required. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Iowa without obtaining a separate state license, which simplifies onboarding significantly. ACLS certification is required for all cardiac RN assignments. BLS is universally required. Hemodynamic monitoring experience is a baseline requirement. Most facilities expect competency with arterial/venous sheath management, conscious sedation, and emergency response protocols including IABP and temporary pacemaker management.
Georgia
An active, unencumbered RN license is required. Georgia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Georgia without obtaining a separate state license, which simplifies onboarding significantly. ACLS certification is required for all cardiac RN assignments. BLS is universally required. Hemodynamic monitoring experience is a baseline requirement. Most facilities expect competency with arterial/venous sheath management, conscious sedation, and emergency response protocols including IABP and temporary pacemaker management.
South Carolina
An active, unencumbered RN license is required. South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in South Carolina without obtaining a separate state license, which simplifies onboarding significantly. ACLS certification is required for all cardiac RN assignments. BLS is universally required. Hemodynamic monitoring experience is a baseline requirement. Most facilities expect competency with arterial/venous sheath management, conscious sedation, and emergency response protocols including IABP and temporary pacemaker management.
Pay Overview
Based on 39 current travel Cath Lab RN assignments nationwide.
Travel Cath Lab RN pay ranges from $2,238 to $3,712 per week, with a median of $2,767. The $1,474 spread reflects variation in shift differentials, location, and facility acuity. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,506 per week for housing and meals.
Jobs by State
Current Openings
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cath Lab RN | Bakersfield, CA | $3,712/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Des Moines, IA | $3,514/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Des Moines, IA | $3,514/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Des Moines, IA | $3,514/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Des Moines, IA | $3,514/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Sioux City, IA | $3,487/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Cath Lab RN | Carmichael, CA | $3,454/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Manchester, NH | $3,370/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Glens Falls, NY | $3,369/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Saint Helena, CA | $3,283/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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