Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cath Lab RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring 5 years of experience and prior travel experience.

Details

• Work in the Cath Lab, including Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab, EP Lab, and Interventional Radiology settings
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
• Weekend coverage as needed based on unit needs
• On-call responsibilities as needed based on census
• Any charting system experience accepted

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 5 years of Cath Lab experience required
• Community Hospital and LTAC experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• Skilled in cardiac cath lab procedures including diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, PCI, TAVR, IABP placement/removal, right and left heart catheterization, and Watchman procedure
• Experience with EP procedures such as pacemaker insertion, AICD insertion/programming, cardioversion, and LAA closure
• Proficient in vascular access and IV therapy including central line and PICC care
• Knowledge of procedural sedation monitoring, ACT, and emergency medication administration
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration
• Current certifications must be uploaded with valid expiration dates (AHA or ARC only)
• CA RN license must be verified via Nursys within the last 2 weeks

Additional Information

• Perform circulating and scrub duties for diagnostic and interventional cardiac, vascular, neurological, and EP procedures
• Monitor patients during procedural sedation and manage hemodynamic and dysrhythmia interventions
• Utilize radiation and laser safety protocols in procedural settings
• Maintain infection prevention and isolation precautions during procedures
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius to qualify for travel rate; local candidates accepted at local rate
• Returning staff must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved
• Observed holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates
• First-time travelers may be considered given required experience is met