Travel Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Amarillo, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab RN) - Amarillo, Texas

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Location: Amarillo, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour days
• Call Requirement: Weeknights 7pm-7am, Weekends 7am-7pm
• Travel Radius: No local candidates; must be willing to travel within 50 miles
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years nursing experience
• Epic Experience: Required within the last 6 months
• Travel Experience: Preferred
• Holiday Requirement: Willing to work 2 out of 3 holidays if needed

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - as applicable (expires annually)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as applicable
• State License Verification (Primary source online verification required)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online acceptable)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Core Parts I, II, III (for subcontractors; annual completion required)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)

Background and Verification Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start (updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Education verification (highest level of education)
• Transcript/Diploma may be accepted as placeholder if education verification is delayed
• Fingerprinting (time sensitive; required for New Mexico placements only)
• Work history verification for 7 years
• Employment application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; additional requirements if positive
• TB questionnaire within 90 days of start (annual if positive)
• Measles (Rubeola) immunity: positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal
• Mumps immunity: positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal
• Rubella immunity: positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or declination accepted; boosters accepted if negative/equivocal
• Varicella immunity: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history; boosters required if negative/equivocal
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, etc.)
• Onsite drug screen during orientation (only one attempt allowed; failure results in cancellation)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination (dose 1 and fully vaccinated) or approved medical/religious exemption required; declinations not accepted

Additional Notes

• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• Internal attestations and documentation required for I9, driver's license/state ID, and E-Verify
• Religious/medical exemptions for vaccines require facility review and approval
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs who meet the certification and health requirements and are comfortable with travel and call responsibilities.