Travel Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Portland, OR
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab RN)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Facility: Providence Portland Medical Center
Hospital System: Providence Health and Services - MSP
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Experience Level: 1 year experience / first-time travelers welcome
• Unit: Cath Lab RN
• Floating: Yes, may float between units based on needs and skill set
• On-Call: Yes, 1 weeknight (6 PM - 7:30 AM) and 1 weekend per month
• Weekends: Not required except on-call weekend
• Block Schedules: Not required
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Special Requirements:

  • Critical Care experience required
  • Strong cardiac skills including Impella, balloon pump, vasopressors
  • Neuro/stroke and Interventional Radiology (IR) experience preferred
• 48-hour shifts: Not approved
• Transportation: Must have a vehicle for assignment
• Possible Float Locations: Milwaukie, Newberg, Portland, Hood River, Willamette Falls, Seaside

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 418
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed (OR/L&D provided; Micro Bio Tech business appropriate; MLT any color or business casual)
• Parking: No fee

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Mandatory:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• Preferred/As Applicable:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Chemotherapy certification
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
  • IV Certification (for LVN/LPN/Other)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• Licensing:

  • Valid State RN License (NURSYS verification required)
  • Drivers License/State ID
  • Social Security Card (for WA State OBRA search if applicable)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent) - updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual update required)
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days of start
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Education verification required (nursing degree for RNs)
• Skills checklist updated annually (as applicable)
• Facility-specific floating policy acknowledgment required

Training & Competency

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

  • Core modules for Oregon facilities
  • Specialty-specific modules as applicable (e.g., Critical Care, Cath Lab)
  • Epic training modules (completion required prior to working)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit

Additional Notes

• Travelers may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Must comply with all Providence Health and Services policies and documentation requirements
• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week assignment length

This position is ideal for RNs with critical care and cardiac cath lab experience looking for a travel opportunity in a well-established hospital system with a supportive environment and comprehensive training requirements.