Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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
Travel RN – Cath Lab
Chesapeake, Virginia | Days | 5x8 or 4x10
Join the cardiovascular team at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, located in Coastal Virginia near Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
Assignment Details
- Specialty: Cath Lab RN
- Schedule: 5x8s or 4x10s
- Shift Window: Variable day shifts between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Call: Rotating weekday, weekend, and holiday call
- Floating: May work across Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, and Cath Holding
- EMR: Epic
- Patient Population: Adult and geriatric
- Extended Contracts: Assignments through January 9, 2027 may be available
- Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 of 3 winter holidays
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab RN experience
- Prior experience in ICU, Cardiac Care, or Emergency Department
- Epic proficiency required — no exceptions
Required License & Certifications
- Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license at submission
- BLS
- ACLS
Cath Lab Skills
Candidates should be comfortable with procedures and skills including:
- Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization
- Left and right heart cath
- PCI and stent placement
- Procedural sedation
- Cardiac drips and vasoactive medications
- ACT monitoring
- Sheath removal and monitoring
- Vascular closure devices
- IABP
- Impella
- Cardioversion
- 12-lead EKG/ECG
- Circulating procedures
Experience with EP procedures, pacemakers, Watchman, atherectomy, and TEE is a plus.
Important Traveler Requirements
- 50-mile radius rule: RN candidates must live 50+ miles from the facility
- All RTO must be provided at time of submission
- Facility will not consider candidates with prior license or background hits
- Current address must be included with submission
- Facility cannot accommodate PAPR fit-testing needs
Testing
An EKG competency test may be required based on assigned department.
- Passing score: 80%
- Only 1 attempt
- No remediation available
Vaccination Requirements
- COVID-19 vaccine: Not required
- Flu vaccine: Required; medical/religious exemptions and declinations may be allowed
About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits