Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Mission Hills, CA
Catalytic Solutions
7x6 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Mission Hills, California
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet Facility
Beds: 377
Charting System: Epic

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Call Requirement:

  • 5-6 on-call shifts every 2 weeks
  • Every other weekend on-call from Friday 5:30 PM to Monday 7 AM
  • One weekday on-call shift every 2 weeks
  • 30-minute response time required
• Floating: No floating between units required
• Block Schedule: May be accommodated at manager’s discretion
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend on-call only
• First-timers: Not accepted (prior experience required)
• Pending License: Not accepted

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) recommended
• Other Certifications: May be required based on unit or specialty (refer to clinical track)

Work Environment & Expectations

• Scrub Color: Any color allowed; L/D & OR scrubs provided
• On-call: Yes, with specified shifts and response time
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 45 days of start date
  • Includes SSN trace, death master index, nationwide and county checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level 3, education verification, MVR (if applicable), and international background if applicable
  • Returning travelers with less than 30-day gap may not require new background check
• Licenses:

  • Valid RN license required; no pending licenses accepted
  • NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test (annual) required for travel starts after 2/5/2024
  • Immunizations: TDAP, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccine (or declination), COVID vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Drug screen (10 panel) within 90 days of start
  • Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel starts after 2/5/2024
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format; 7 years for APN/subcontractors
• Skills Checklist: Required annually for applicable units

Training & Competency Requirements

• Competency Exams: As applicable by specialty/profession
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing: May be required on a unit basis
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) Certification: Required for L&D RNs if applicable
• Fire Card: Required; must be obtained prior to or within 30 days post-start
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), NIH Stroke Certification, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): May be required based on unit and clinical track
• WorkRamp Modules:

  • Core and specialty-specific modules required prior to start and annually
  • Modules assigned based on region, specialty, and facility
  • Epic training modules required for Epic users prior to moving to productive status

Additional Notes

• Call Response: 30-minute response time for on-call shifts
• Floating Policy: Acknowledgement required; may be asked to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed; L&D and OR scrubs provided
• Charting System: Epic electronic health record system used

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs who are comfortable with on-call responsibilities and working in a busy acute care Magnet hospital setting. Candidates must be fully credentialed and compliant with all Providence Health and Services requirements prior to start.