Cath Lab RN
Passaic, NJ
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Cath Lab (Traveler)

Location: Passaic, New Jersey
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 7 weeks

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric populations in the Cardiovascular Lab.
• Address psychosocial, physical, and general care aspects related to the surgical environment.
• Communicate continuously with physicians regarding patient condition.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment and inventory.
• Assess procedure room and equipment readiness.
• Obtain supplies for individual cases and support the Cardiovascular Laboratory team.
• Monitor physiologic and hemodynamic data related to diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures.
• Continuously monitor and record patient condition while in the Cardiovascular Lab.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

• License: Active Registered Nursing (RN) license in New Jersey.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Certifications:

  • Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) from AHA or Red Cross.
  • Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certificate upon hire and maintained.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab performing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area.
• Additional Testing:

  • Must pass Prime Basic Pharmacology Exam (80% or higher).
  • Must pass Prime Basic Rhythm Interpretation Screening (80% or higher).
  • Must pass Prime Core Competencies Exam (80% or higher).
  • Must pass Prime Specialty Exam (80% or higher).
  • Must complete Prime Skills Checklist.
• Health Requirements:

  • COVID-19 vaccination and booster or completed declination.
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Tdap.
  • TB test within one year of start date.
  • Annual respirator fit test.
  • Physical/Health statement completed annually or as required.
  • Drug screening (minimum 10-panel test) within 60 days of start.
• Professional Requirements:

  • Valid Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport.
  • National criminal background check within one year of start date.
  • Prime Agency Attestation and Prime SAM/EPLS clearance.
  • Prime Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification).
  • Prime Job Description signed by employee.
• Other:

  • Completion of Workplace Violence Prevention training (DCI/BVP).

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• The role involves day shift work.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with cardiovascular or critical care experience seeking a short-term travel assignment in New Jersey.