Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $3,286 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in McAllen, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• 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: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab position requiring at least 2 years of cath lab experience and active TX or compact RN license, with on-call responsibilities included.

Details

• Hospital-based Cardiac Cath Lab setting
• Cath lab performs emergency and elective angioplasty, drug-eluting stents, electrophysiology, and pacemaker implantation procedures
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5x8-hour shifts per week (40 hrs/week)
• On-call required one day per week and one weekend per month (Friday 3:30 PM through Monday 6:30 AM)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required — no pending licenses accepted
• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required; BSN highly desired
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA-issued certifications only)
• Minimum 2 years of prior U.S. hospital experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab specialty required
• Minimum 1 year of experience with monitoring, diagnostic, and therapeutic electrophysiology studies required
• Recent acute care experience required
• U.S. Social Security Number required
• Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the previous 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer

Additional Information

• Provides patient care in accordance with current licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements
• Candidate is expected to help educate facility staff — strong knowledge-sharing and communication skills are a plus
• Familiarity with Micropace equipment is helpful but not required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates

American Traveler Job ID #P-733394. 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 - Cardiac Cath Lab

About American Traveler

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.