Travel Cath Lab​/EP Prep and Recovery RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Concord, North Carolina.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/08/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cath Lab/EP Prep and Recovery position requiring a minimum of 2 years of Critical Care, PACU, or CCU experience and a NC or compact RN license.

• Prep/Recovery unit caring for PACU patients post Cath, Vascular, and EP procedures
• 12-bed unit seeing 17-20 patients per day, typically with the same nurse before and after procedure for continuity of care
• Patient population includes R and L heart cath, structural heart, TAVR, Watchman, vascular procedures, EP devices and ablations, and possible carotid access procedures
• Patients typically receive moderate sedation and are more awake and alert than standard PACU patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3, varying by patient type (e.g., TAVR patients may be 1:2)
• Day shift schedule, 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday, though most staff work 10-hour shifts
• No weekend rotation or on-call requirements
• Possibility to float to EP and procedural areas
• EMR:
  Epic
• IV pump:
  Alaris; medication dispensing:
  Omnicell; monitors:
  Philips
• Unit-specific equipment includes EKG, iSTAT, and glucometers
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and anesthesia support available; APPs/NPs on unit 6:30am-7pm with MDs regularly present
• 1 CNA on the unit at a time; charge nurse occasionally takes patients and assists with cardioversions
• Bedside and nurses station telemetry monitoring available

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care, PACU, or CCU experience required
• Skills in neurovascular checks, including Doppler use
• Comfortable managing drips, most commonly nitro and heparin, with occasional pressors
• Site management experience for femoral or radial access, including TR band or groin device compression
• Post-anesthesia care experience with basic blood pressure management
• Experience with swan-ganz catheters, temporary pacing wires, or arterial lines preferred but not required
• Epic EMR experience
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

• Provide prep and recovery care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, vascular, and EP procedures
• EKG, glucometer, and iSTAT checkoffs completed during orientation
• Orientation includes facility NEO and typically 1-2 precepted shifts
• Schedule cycle runs 4-5 weeks at a time
• Unit closed on major holidays
• All requested time off approved by the manager
• Scrubs (green) provided by the facility
• Free, designated parking available for staff
• Great unit culture with strong teamwork and positive feedback from travelers; repeat travelers are common
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates not accepted
• Returning employees must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

American Traveler Job  #P-741258. Pay package is based on 8 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

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.