Cath Lab | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Portsmouth, VA

Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) – Portsmouth, Virginia

Experienced Cath Lab RN needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Portsmouth, Virginia, supporting cardiac and vascular procedures, STEMI response, and scrub and circulator roles.

Join a collaborative cardiac and vascular procedural team in an on-site Cardiac Cath Lab. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced Cath Lab RN who is comfortable supporting diagnostic and interventional procedures, working in scrub and circulator roles, and responding to urgent cardiac cases. Located in the Hampton Roads area, Portsmouth offers waterfront attractions, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to the region’s coastal communities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500–$2,630
• Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
• Healthcare Setting: On-site Cardiac Cath Lab
• Schedule: Monday–Friday; five 8-hour shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Call Requirement: At least 14 days of call per month, including possible weekend call; must be able to respond to STEMI callbacks within 30 minutes
• Work Arrangement: On-site travel nursing assignment
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Cardiac Cath Lab RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the working state or a valid compact-state license
• At least 2 years of recent Cardiac Cath Lab nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of professional RN experience in telemetry, critical care, cardiac catheterization, emergency care, or the operating room
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Successful completion of a dysrhythmia examination
• EP experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with electrophysiology, vascular, or hybrid procedural environments is a plus
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills
• Ability to work calmly and effectively during emergencies, fluctuating workloads, and high-acuity procedures
• BSN, CCRN, PCCN, RCIS, or RCES credentials are preferred but not required

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases.
• Function independently as both a scrub nurse and circulator during cardiac and vascular procedures.
• Support diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization cases, including angiography, balloon angioplasty, stenting, atherectomy, and complex cardiac procedures.
• Assist with TAVR, PFO closure, Watchman, EKO, EP, and other advanced procedural services.
• Monitor patient hemodynamics and respond promptly to changes in clinical condition.
• Provide care involving intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella devices, transvenous or temporary pacing, chest tubes, IVUS, and iFR/FFR technologies as appropriate to the patient and procedure.
• Administer medications and conscious sedation safely according to applicable standards, policies, and scope of practice.
• Perform ongoing assessments, develop and revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Coordinate care with cardiologists, cardiovascular specialists, anesthesia personnel, nurses, technicians, patients, and families.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for urgent and emergency procedures, including STEMI callbacks.
• Promote patient safety, privacy, infection prevention, quality improvement, and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Educate patients and families, support informed decision-making, and provide compassionate care across adult and geriatric populations.

Apply now for this Cardiac Cath Lab RN travel nursing opportunity in Portsmouth, Virginia, and join a high-acuity cardiac procedural team in the Hampton Roads area.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.