Cath Lab Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Shift: Rotating 4x10 hour shifts (07:00-17:30 early, 07:00-17:30 late, 10:00-20:30 close as needed)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call: Rotating call including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Floating: Yes, within service line as needed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (home address must be at least 75 miles from facility)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Patient Diagnoses & Procedures

• Common diagnoses: AMI, Chest pain, Heart failure, NSTEMI, Aortic Stenosis, V-Tach, Endocarditis, Afib, Peripheral vascular disease, Sick sinus syndrome
• Work environment includes diagnostic and interventional PCI procedures
• Use of specialized equipment such as Impella and IABP

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• NURSYS verification for Missouri licenses
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive drug panel
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirators) with annual renewal
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)
• Annual HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policy reviews
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approximately 16 hours) through online training platform
• Unit-specific competency exams including medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, and skills checklists
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Additional Information

• Parking: Monthly passes available for a fee; free parking for straight night shifts in employee lots
• Must adhere to facility policies including vehicle registration for day shifts
• Candidates must be prepared for rotating call schedules and floating within the service line
• No block scheduling accommodations available

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs seeking a travel contract with exposure to a high-acuity, trauma-level acute care environment. First-time travelers are welcome.