Cath Lab RN
Round Rock, TX
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab RN

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
• Assess, prepare, and position patients for procedures.
• Perform conscious sedation and hemodynamic monitoring as necessary.
• Prepare, implement, and document plan of care.
• Communicate patient’s condition to physician before, during, and after procedures.
• Perform and/or facilitate diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures.
• Set up and provide equipment and supplies before, during, and after procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum of 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

• Specialty: RN Cath Lab
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level to experienced RN Cath Lab nurse.
• No prior travel experience required.

Onboarding and Credentialing Requirements

• Submission of professional resume/profile and at least two professional references prior to assignment.
• Current nursing license verification and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver’s license or state ID (valid, not expired, matching address requirements).
• Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists prior to or shortly after start, including:

  • Specialty exam with minimum 80% passing score (updated every 3 years).
  • Core competencies exam covering HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc. (updated every 3 years).
  • EKG exam with minimum 80% passing score (updated every 3 years).
  • Cerner test-out and training checklist.
• Completion of onboarding education attestations and modules specific to nursing contingent workers.
• Health and immunization documentation including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or history; no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; exemptions accepted with mask requirement during flu season).
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within specified timeframes, chest x-ray if positive, and annual TB questionnaire.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite).
  • Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, national sex offender registry, and other required checks within 90 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Employment and education verifications completed within 90 days prior to start, updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Optional: Unit-specific checklist and badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).
• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• Shift is day shift, approximately 10.5 hours.

This position is ideal for an RN with Cath Lab experience seeking a long-term assignment in Texas with comprehensive onboarding and credentialing requirements.