Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Seattle, WA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Facility: Providence Swedish Cherry Hill Campus
Hospital System: Providence Health and Services - MSP

Position Overview

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract (13-week contract)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years Cath Lab experience
• Open to: First-time travelers and local candidates
• Team Structure: 4-person team (2 RNs, 2 Techs)

Patient Population & Procedures

• Patient Mix: 40% Inpatient / 60% Outpatient
• Common Diagnoses: Heart block, CAD, CHF, Tachycardia
• Special Procedures:

  • Cardioversion / Defibrillation
  • LVAD management
  • 12 Lead EKG acquisition
  • Sheath removal
  • Pre-Op and Post-Op care
  • EP Lab, Interventional, Procedural support

Requirements

• Clinical Skills:

  • Cath Lab experience (2 years)
  • IABP, Impella device experience
  • IV start proficiency
  • Patient recovery skills
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
  • BLS (American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
  • NCLA required
• Call & Float:

  • On-call required (STEMI call 9-11 shifts on a 6-week schedule)
  • Weekend on-call coverage (3 weekend shifts included)
  • Float between Cath Lab and EP Lab (Issaquah campus)
• Response Time: 30-minute response time for on-call coverage
• Scrubs: Provided

Licensing

• Active compact nursing license accepted at all Swedish facilities
• Washington State multi-state licensed nurses must complete demographic attestation prior to assignment

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Within 45 days of start, covering last 7 years of residence/employment
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year (signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO)
  • Immunizations: TDAP, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Flu vaccine during flu season (declinations accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
  • Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent, updated annually)
  • Respiratory safety clearance (annual for travel)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within the last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps/overlaps
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; international education requires additional documentation
• Skills Checklists: Annual updates required for applicable units

Training & Modules

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules required prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for profession and region
  • Specialty-specific modules if applicable
  • Annual regulatory requirements
• Epic training modules required for certain locations and specialties

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• All on-call units require a 30-minute response time from call notification
• Scrubs are provided for the assignment

This position is ideal for RNs with Cath Lab experience looking for a travel contract in the Seattle area, with opportunities for first-time travelers and local nurses. The role involves specialized cardiac care with a dynamic team environment and requires flexibility for call and float duties.