Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Austin, TX
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Cath Lab (LTA)

Location: Austin, Texas
Specialty: RN Cath Lab
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Cath Lab RN specializing in Heart Failure, complex interventions, Peripherals, and PE thrombectomies.

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Cath Lab
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience typical for Cath Lab RN roles (usually 1-2 years or more). No conflicting data provided.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (AHA certified)
• ACLS (AHA certified)
• Nursys verification (within 30 days prior to start)
• Current nursing license and primary source verification (within 30 days prior to start)
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, not expired, matching address requirements)

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, only two attempts allowed)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (test results and training checklist required)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers, preferably completed prior to start
• TB Testing: 2 Step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; if positive, chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

• Completion of Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
• Ascension Onboarding Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Two professional references required
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others (updated annually)
• EPLS check (updated within 90 days of start)
• Education verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Employment verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Confirmation of assignment documentation

Optional Requirements

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment)
• Name Change Documentation
• Badge Photo (headshot with white or blue background)

Summary

This is a Long-Term Assignment (LTA) for an RN Cath Lab in Austin, TX, requiring competency in heart failure and complex cath lab interventions. Candidates must hold current nursing licensure, BLS and ACLS certifications, and meet extensive health, immunization, and onboarding requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.