Cath Lab Holding RN
Chesapeake, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Cath Lab Holding

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work location is in Coastal Virginia, near Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
• Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts, weekdays only (no weekends or on-call). Shifts vary between 7am-7pm; hours may extend beyond scheduled time to total 40 hours/week.
• Must be EPIC proficient (no exceptions).
• Provide pre- and post-recovery care for patients undergoing minimally invasive cardiac procedures such as coronary angioplasty, stents, IABP, Impella, electrophysiology studies, EP device implants, and related medications/drips.
• Requires critical care exposure with cardiac patients.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Virginia RN license or Compact RN license in hand (no exceptions).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years nursing experience in Critical Care, Emergency Services, Cardiac Cath Lab, Pre-Post Care Unit, or Cardiac Rehab preferred.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• Must have a clean license and background (facility has zero tolerance for any license or background hits).
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in EPIC electronic health record system.
• Experience with cardiac critical care patients and related procedures.
• Ability to manage medications and drips associated with cardiac interventions.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with additional documentation if history of positive TB.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year, updated annually (PAPR not allowed).
• Required immunizations and titers within 10 years: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• TDAP vaccine required for some units; preferred for others.
• Flu vaccination required annually (or approved exemption with mask-wearing).
• COVID vaccine preferred but not required.
• Pass/fail EKG/medication competency testing required at orientation (80% minimum score, one attempt only).
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Color blindness testing with 100% passing score required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually.
• Photo for badge (passport style) required before start.
• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments required (e.g., Pyxis acknowledgment, job description forms).
• Fingerprinting required within first week of contract start (effective 1/1/2026), with specific procedures for scheduling and submission.

Additional Notes

• No weekends or on-call shifts.
• Facility is located in an outdoor-friendly area with many recreational opportunities.
• Must submit proof of 2 professional references.
• Complete employment application/resume required.
• Performance evaluation required if previously worked with the facility for 1 year or more.

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac critical care experience seeking a travel contract in Virginia with a structured weekday schedule and no weekend or on-call requirements.