Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Livingston, NJ
Host Healthcare
3x13 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Livingston, New Jersey
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12.5 hours each (9am-10pm or 7am-8pm)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Cath Lab
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted)
• Licensure: New Jersey RN license required upon application
• Certifications Required: BLS and ACLS
• Additional Skills:

  • Ability to circulate in complex cases and multiple specialties
  • Must be able to scrub or monitor
  • Experience with cardiac caths/PCI/EP ablations, leg angiography, permcaths, lysis neuro-cerebral angio, Impella, Roto, Shockwave, IABP, CSI, LS Pro, Carto/Ensite X, Watchman implants
  • Vascular experience (IVCF) highly preferred
  • Neuro scrub experience helpful but not required
• Float: May float to Cath Lab Holding

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • NJ RN License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA required
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
  • State-specific exclusions list (NJ Department of Treasury) within 30 days of start and for extensions
• Health Requirements:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility guidelines
  • Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test)
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Fit test for respirator use if applicable (on-site fit testing mandatory)
  • Latex allergy screening questionnaire if job tasks require glove use
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 72 hours of signing, required within 12 months of start
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for Cath Lab and adult critical care units
  • Color blindness test within 1 year if job tasks require color discrimination
• Other Requirements:

  • Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
  • Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
  • Work history verification for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start, allowing 30-day gaps)
  • Skills checklist updated annually (Aya requirement)
  • Completion of facility-specific floating policy acknowledgment
  • Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment

Certifications & Training Notes

• ACLS and BLS certifications must be current; renewals required if expiring within a month of start
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge required; candidates have 3 attempts to pass
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required only for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (not required for this Cath Lab role)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) not required for this position
• Chemotherapy certification not required for this role

Additional Information

• Locals accepted; no block scheduling
• Must be able to provide government-issued photo ID and complete I9 and E-Verify documentation
• Candidates must complete Respiratory Medical Clearance and bring documentation on first day
• Facility requires annual completion of OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission training
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Cath Lab experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in New Jersey, with comprehensive certification and compliance requirements to ensure readiness for complex cardiac procedures.