Interventional Radiology Cath Lab RN
New Port Richey, FL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Port Richey, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology procedures. This is a travel/contract position in a short-term acute care facility.

Required Experience & Skills

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Cath Lab / Interventional Radiology
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years (highest requirement)
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
  • BLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
• On-Call Requirement: Yes
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Experience Required:

  • Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab
  • Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Special Procedures work setting
  • Experience with On-Call procedures including Impella, IABP, EKOS, CSI, Jetstream, Laser, Shockwave
• EMR System: Cerner

Unit Details

• Diagnostic Cath
• PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
• Peripheral Vascular
• PPM (Permanent Pacemaker) Implants
• Interventional Radiology Procedures

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 222

Licensure & Compliance

• Licensure: Florida RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• Driver’s License: Must be current and active throughout assignment
• Background Checks: Standard background checks including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Fingerprinting: Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start
• Education Verification: Required for all healthcare professionals
• References: 2 references from past 2 years required
• Employment Application & Skills Checklist: Required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 10 weeks of start
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel within 30 days (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or documented declination (mask required if declined)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Respirator medical clearance if respirator use is required

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (100% lethal arrhythmia score required)
• Color Blind Testing (Relias) prior to start
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification if applicable
• Stroke Education CEUs (8 total credits required for certain units)
• NIH Stroke Certification and mRS (Modified Rankin Scale) certification as applicable
• BayCare Online Learning Center modules must be completed prior to start (4-8 hours)

Additional Notes

• Locals are not accepted for this travel position
• No guaranteed hours until after first call off per pay period
• COVID-19 vaccination required, but exemptions accepted for medical or religious reasons
• Clear, professional photo required for badge prior to start
• Dress code and tobacco policy compliance required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology experience looking for a travel contract in Florida. The role requires strong clinical skills, certification compliance, and the ability to work on-call with specialized cardiac and radiology equipment.