Travel Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) – Wilkes-Barre, PA

Travel Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) in Wilkes-Barre, PA — Cardiac Cath Lab travel assignment; ACLS & BLS required; 1+ year Cath Lab experience. Join our Level I Heart Attack Program team.

Overview

Join a dynamic Cardiac Catheterization Lab team in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for experienced Cardiac Cath Lab RNs and cardiovascular nurses who want to deliver high-quality, acute cardiac care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Located in Luzerne County with access to the Pocono Mountains, Wilkes-Barre offers a welcoming community and outdoor recreation.

Job Details

• Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 — Luzerne County (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania nursing jobs, PA travel nurse)
• Job Title: Travel Cath Lab Registered Nurse (Cath Lab RN / Cardiac Cath Lab RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel (Travel Nurse, Contract)
• Setting: Cardiac Catheterization Lab — interventional cardiology, cardiac catheterization procedures
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 28, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 4 × 10-hour day shifts per week (40 hours/week), weekdays 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• On-Call: 1–2 nights per week, every 4th weekend, and rotational holidays (30-minute response time required)

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,420–$2,550 (based on experience and qualifications)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (valid in Pennsylvania)
• Minimum 1 year recent Cardiac Cath Lab experience required (Cath Lab RN, interventional cardiology experience)
• BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications required
• Telemetry, Emergency Department, and/or ICU experience preferred — critical care or telemetry nursing background helpful
• Ability to respond to on-call within 30 minutes

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures (pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care)
• Assist clinicians with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, including support for PCI and emergent STEMI/Level I Heart Attack responses
• Monitor patients for hemodynamic changes and signs of complications; initiate appropriate interventions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—cardiologists, techs, and ancillary staff—to deliver coordinated acute cardiac care
• Participate in on-call rotation for the Level I Heart Attack Program to ensure rapid response for acute cases
• Maintain accurate documentation, follow safety protocols, and uphold quality standards for cardiac catheterization care

Why This Travel Nurse Job

This travel nurse role is a great fit for Cath Lab RNs seeking experience in a Level I Heart Attack Program and exposure to a variety of interventional cardiology procedures. Enjoy working in a supportive team environment while living in Wilkes-Barre with easy access to the Pocono Mountains for weekend recreation.

Apply now to join our cardiac care team as a Travel Cath Lab RN in Wilkes-Barre, PA — competitive travel nursing opportunity for experienced Cath Lab and cardiovascular nurses. Estimated weekly pay: $2,420–$2,550. Join our healthcare team today!

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #464928. 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: Cath Lab

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