Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Waltham, MA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Cath Lab

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM (supports either 3x12-hour or 4x10-hour shifts)

Job Description

• Provide patient care as a critical member of the cardiac catheterization team.
• Collaborate with care team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Promote patient- and family-focused care in all interactions.
• Weeknight, weekend, and holiday call possible, but no weekend or holiday worked shifts guaranteed during the contract.
• Expect 1-2 weeknight call shifts and possibly 1 weekend call during the 13-week assignment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts (primary source verification required; MA Conditional Licenses are not accepted).
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ACLS certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Health and Compliance Requirements

• N95 Fit Test within 365 days of start date (no exemptions allowed).
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation if fit test required.
• Documentation of MMR immunity or vaccination.
• TB screening within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test), updated if break >6 months.
• Physician Health Statement within 365 days of start date, updated if break >6 months.
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry checks.
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days of start and annually.
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission.
• Medication exam with 80% passing score within 365 days.
• Education verification of highest degree achieved.
• Social Security Number trace covering last 7 years.
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor-level reference.
• Resume including 7 years of work experience with city and state details.
• Confirmation of assignment form required upon acceptance and for extensions.

Additional Notes

• Positive TB test requires a negative chest X-ray dated after the positive test.
• No fit testing can be done onsite; must be completed prior to start.
• No weekend or holiday shifts worked, but call coverage may be required.