Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Fredericksburg, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Cardiac Cath Lab RN
• Shift: 07:00 - 17:30, alternating Monday to Friday
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: Yes, Monday through Friday 17:30 - 07:00, plus 24-hour coverage on Saturday and Sunday
• Floating: Yes, within scope to medical assignment and ED (for medical holds)
• Cases: 12-18 cases per day across 3 newly renovated labs
• Procedures: Scrub, circulate, and monitor; includes STEMI call, TAVRS, watchman, carotids, impella, CTO, peripherals, TEVARS/EVARS, STEMI
• Documentation Systems: XPER and EPIC
• Scrubs Provided

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Virginia RN license or compact license
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA provider card required)
  • BLS (AHA provider card required)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of cardiac or critical care experience required; experience in cardiac cath and/or interventional radiology preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Other: First-time travelers accepted

Work Environment & Additional Details

• High volume, high acuity Cath Lab unit with a team-oriented culture
• Use of advanced equipment including Philips rooms, Medrad and manifold for injections
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager's discretion
• Local candidates accepted
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions at manager's discretion

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License (VA)
• Background checks including lifetime criminal, federal, state, and education verification
• Drug testing within 30 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask (N95) certification, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers: TB test or chest X-ray, Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccination documentation or declination on file
• References: 2 required (one current year, one within last 2 years) from supervisors or equivalent
• Employment application and work history verification (2 years)
• Skills checklist and competency exams required for clinical candidates
• Facility-specific documents including code of conduct, confidentiality agreement, Epic experience screening, orientation packet, and work modules must be completed prior to start

Certifications & Competencies Notes

• TNCC required if applicable (not for Cath Lab)
• CCRN not required
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required for clinical candidates
• Primary source verification required for all licenses and certifications

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Nurse specializing in Cardiac Cath Lab with a minimum of 1 year cardiac or critical care experience. The role requires VA licensure, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications. The position involves high acuity cases, on-call duties, and weekend coverage. First-time travelers are welcome. Compliance with extensive health, background, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory prior to start.