Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Lexington, KY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Cath Lab
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Cath Lab
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Only
  • NIH Stroke Certification (must be within 1 year of start date)
• Licenses:

  • State RN License with Primary Source Verification
  • NURSYS Verification required for all RNs
• Duties:

  • Circulate
  • Conscious Sedation
  • Scrub
• Schedule: At least 2 weekends of call in an 8-week schedule

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within a year of start, updated annually
• Must run checks for all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification required (transcript or diploma acceptable if verification unavailable)
• KY State Abuse Registry Check required for Home Health specialties (not applicable here)

Competencies and Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing Online required prior to start
• Competency Exam required for all clinical candidates prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam:

  • Basic Dysrhythmia Exam for RNs in certain units
  • Advanced Dysrhythmia Exam required for Cath Lab RNs
• Pass/Fail EKG Test required for Med Surg/Tele, Tele, and ICU (may not apply directly to Cath Lab)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required by facility but required by agency standards)
• Fit Mask Test (respirator fit test) required annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Baseline TB Risk Assessment within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Immunizations required:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or IgG titers (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Titer, series, or declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or IgG titer
• Drug Testing: Negative 9 Panel Urine Drug Screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Medical/Religious Exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 Vaccination or Medical/Religious Exemption required

Documentation and Onboarding

• Photo for badge (clear, no filters, solid background)
• 2 professional references required (1 for non-clinical)
• Employment application required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually
• Performance evaluations completed by unit managers (not required prior to start)

Additional Notes

• Locals are welcome but offered a lower hourly rate (not relevant for healthcare workers considering the job)
• Driver’s license required if driving is a major job function
• Candidate must complete respiratory fit test waiver if applicable
• Flu and COVID exemption forms must be completed if applicable; no need to send to facility for approval if agency accepts

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs with required certifications and immunizations, ready for a 13-week travel contract in Lexington, KY.