Travel Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) – Portsmouth, VA

Travel Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) – Portsmouth, VA | 2+ years Cath Lab experience required, current VA or compact RN license, BLS & ACLS. Join a high-performing cardiac cath lab team supporting advanced interventional cardiology and catheterization procedures.

About the Role

Join a dynamic Cardiac Cath Lab team in Portsmouth, Virginia. This travel nursing opportunity places an experienced Cath Lab RN in a collaborative interventional cardiology environment supporting cardiologists and cardiovascular physicians. Ideal candidates have strong cath lab skills, STEMI response experience, and the ability to function independently as both scrub and circulator.

Quick Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Cath Lab Registered Nurse (Cath Lab RN / Cardiac Cath Lab RN)
• Location: Portsmouth, VA 23707 — Portsmouth, Virginia travel nursing; coastal Virginia nursing jobs
• Assignment Type: Travel RN assignment (13 weeks)
• Start / End Dates: March 23, 2026 – June 20, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour days, Monday–Friday, with at least 14 days of call per month
• Hours per Week: 36–40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2250–$2370

Required Qualifications / Certifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Cardiac Cath Lab RN experience (cardiac catheterization / interventional cardiology)
• Current RN license in Virginia or compact state
• BLS and ACLS required (NIH Stroke Certification preferred)
• Dysrhythmia exam required (study guide provided)
• Ability to circulate and function independently as scrub nurse and circulator
• Must be able to respond to STEMI callbacks in under 30 minutes
• Locals within 50 miles are not accepted

Key Responsibilities

• Assist cardiologists and cardiovascular physicians with catheter-based cardiac and vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Provide support for procedures including balloon pump, Impella, IVUS, iFR/FFR, TAVR, PFO closures, Watchman, EKO studies, atherectomy, angiography, and balloon/stenting
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop/implement individualized care plans
• Administer medications safely and document according to hospital policy and electronic health record (EHR) standards
• Coordinate patient care and serve as liaison for patients and families; ensure clear communication throughout the peri-procedural period
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency/urgent procedures, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement in the cath lab
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in interventional cardiology and critical care settings

Why Join This Team

• Work with a specialized cardiac cath lab team and experienced interventional cardiologists
• Gain experience with advanced cath lab technologies and high-acuity cardiac procedures
• Support available for travel RN logistics and onboarding

Apply now to join our cardiac Cath Lab team in Portsmouth, VA. This travel nursing Cath Lab RN role is an excellent opportunity for experienced cath lab nurses seeking rewarding interventional cardiology work and professional growth. Join our healthcare team today!

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #464976. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cath Lab

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