American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- 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 31, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cath Lab position at a short-term acute care teaching hospital, requiring at least 1 year of Cath Lab experience, Epic proficiency, and an active OR RN license.
Details
- Short-term acute care teaching hospital with 536 beds
- Cath Lab unit supporting both diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
- 1:1 patient ratio
- Day shift schedule, 4x10-hour shifts (7:00–17:00)
- On-call required on both weekdays and weekends
- Weekends are not routinely required
- Travelers may be floated to sister facilities across the health system based on skill set and unit needs
- Scrubs are provided for Cath Lab staff
- Epic EMR experience is required
- No parking fee at this facility
Requirements
- Active OR RN license required; compact license must be in hand at time of consideration
- Current certifications required: ACLS and BLS
- Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Proficiency in core Cath Lab skills including: interpretation/management of dysrhythmias, procedural sedation monitoring, obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG, sheath removal/monitoring, and administration of cardiac medications (antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vasopressors, thrombolytics)
- Experience with cardiac procedures including: diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, PCI, left and right heart catheterization, and cardiac stent placement
- A personal vehicle is required for this assignment
- Must provide a minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- Performs procedures across diagnostic and interventional Cath Lab settings, as well as special procedures including vascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and genitourinary studies
- Preferred skills include: cardioversion, circulating procedures, IABP placement/removal, Impella insertion, TAVR, vascular closure systems, and hypothermia protocol
- Candidates who have previously worked at a Providence facility (as a permanent employee, traveler, or registry/per-diem) must disclose the location(s) and dates of employment
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning to a Providence facility as a traveler
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted but may be subject to a different pay rate
- Must commit to working 3 of the following 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
- All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO may not be approved
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P-737329. 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.