Cath Lab RN
Atlanta, GA
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit: Acute Recovery Unit (ARU) – Pre/post care for Cath Lab and Electrophysiology (EP) departments
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (9:30 AM – 8:00 PM)
• No weekend shifts or on-call required
• Floating: May be required within facility and scope of practice

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Screening

• Clinical screening required to determine clinical fit before manager approval
• Full compliance with all documentation and certifications required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to orientation scheduling
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification and criminal history
• Drug screen (10-panel) required within 60 days of start, negative results mandatory before start
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• TB testing (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months of start; if prior positive, additional documentation and chest x-ray required
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – Surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
  • Tdap recommended but not required

Orientation & Holidays

• Orientation hours vary based on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• Must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Notes

• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered for this assignment

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with prior travel assignments who are comfortable working in a specialized cardiac unit with no weekend or call responsibilities.