Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Easton, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location

• State: Maryland
• City: Easton

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Days, 4x10 hour shifts (07:00 - 17:30)
• One scheduled late shift per week (10:00 - 20:30)
• On-call required with approximately 10-13 call shifts per month
• On-call shifts: 17:30-07:00 Monday-Friday; 24-hour coverage on weekends/holidays
• Must be within 30 minutes of the facility when on-call
• Weekend and holiday work required as scheduled
• Floating to pre-op/PACU within unit/specialty as needed

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Cath Lab
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cardiac Cath Lab required
• First-time travelers accepted with 3 years proven Cath Lab experience
• Prior travel experience not required

Patient Population & Procedures

• Patient Diagnoses: Acute Coronary Syndrome, CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, AFIB, Bradycardia
• Procedures: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Pacemaker insertion, Loop monitors, TEE, Cardioversions
• Equipment: Balloon Pump, IVUS
• Average daily census: 7-14 cases
• Cath Lab rooms: 2

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Cardiac Cath Lab, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Required Licenses & Certifications

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - required during orientation
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Must pass background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on location) within 30-90 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required: TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, TDaP, Flu vaccine or approved exemption
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Medication and EKG/Arrhythmia competency exams required at orientation
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Verification of at least 2 years hospital experience in the position within last 5 years

Additional Information

• Must sign confidentiality agreement, dress code acknowledgment, and other facility-specific documents prior to start
• Orientation details provided upon hire
• Candidate must complete required competency exams and training modules as applicable
• On-call availability and proximity to facility strictly enforced

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs seeking a travel contract with a structured schedule and a variety of cardiac procedures.