Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Memphis, TN
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Facility: Methodist South Hospital
Hospital System: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 7 AM with on-call (may change during interview)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• On-Call: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted (100-mile radius rule)
• Pending License: Not accepted; must comply with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Must be included at time of submission

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC only; required for Cath Lab and other critical care areas
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC only; required for all candidates except some allied health roles
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for all RNs except those at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital; expires every 2 years
• Other certifications may apply depending on specialty or unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) but are not required for Cath Lab RN

Licensing

• Must have a valid Tennessee license or multistate license under NLC
• No pending licenses accepted
• State license verification required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: 3M N-95 mask fit test within 1 year, must pass without limitations
• TB Testing: Negative 2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): Proof of 2 vaccines or positive antibody titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive antibody titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of 3-shot series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Tdap: Required only for candidates going to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
• Flu Vaccine: Required for 2024-2025 season prior to start; no declinations accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 60 days of start (statewide, county, federal, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and annually
• Two recent professional references required
• Education verification required (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu)
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (for TN facilities)

Competency and Skills

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) required annually for case managers (may not apply to Cath Lab RN)
• Skills checklist updated annually

Facility Specific Information

• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Photo for Badge: Must meet strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats, no glasses with glare, recent photo)
• Confidentiality Acknowledgment: Must be signed prior to start
• Onsite Fit Test: Must be completed prior to start date and brought on first day
• Job Description: Must be signed within one year of start

Additional Notes

• No locals accepted; must be outside 100-mile radius
• No block scheduling accommodations
• On-call and weekend work required as needed
• All documentation must be current and compliant at time of submission; no pending items allowed at start

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs who meet strict credentialing, licensing, and health requirements and are available for travel assignments in Memphis, TN.