Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center
Hospital System: NJ Sports Spine and Wellness
Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab (preferred)

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Schedule:

  • 1 weekend shift of call per month
  • 1 holiday required if it falls within the contract
  • Call 1 day per week
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 2 years in cardiac cath lab (3+ years preferred)
  • No first-time travelers unless they have 3+ years of experience

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Certifications (AHA ONLY unless otherwise noted):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – if applicable
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – if applicable
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – if applicable
  • NIH Stroke Certification – must be updated annually
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – if applicable, some locations complete during orientation
• License Verifications:

  • State License Primary Source Verification
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
  • Tech Cert Verification (as applicable)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80%+ score, updated annually)
  • Color Blind Testing (required once)
  • Competency Exam (80%+ score, updated annually)
  • Age Specific Competency Exam (80%+ score, updated annually)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (80%+ score, updated annually, excludes some roles)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Uniform/Dress Code:

  • Navy blue scrubs; pink for trauma assignments
  • Pediatric department: navy blue scrub pants, child-friendly tops with navy blue
  • Short sleeve undershirts: white; long sleeve undershirts: navy (pink if wearing pink scrubs)
  • GOR department or case management: business casual (no jeans, no open-toe shoes, no sleeveless tops, no shorts)
• Photo: Passport/badge style photo with solid white/beige background required
• Documents to Sign Prior to Start:

  • UMMS RN Job Description
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Dress Code Acknowledgment
• Security ID Application: Must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire: Must be completed by all candidates; physician sign-off required if allergic reactions indicated

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, including Latex Screen
• Fit Mask Test: Within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations / Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella – Positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters required
  • Hepatitis B – Positive titer or declination accepted (series not accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted (declinations not accepted)
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required for this facility; medical/religious exemptions accepted with provider signature; declinations not accepted
• COVID-19 Booster: Preferred but not required

Background & Compliance

• Background Check: 7-year criminal search within 30 days of start, updated annually

  • Felonies within 5 years = automatic decline
  • Felonies older than 5 years require statement and client review
• EPLS/GSA/SAM Checks: Required within 30 days of start
• References: Two supervisory references within 1 year of start (charge RNs or supervisors/managers)
• Employment Verification: Previous 5 years required
• Education Verification: Highest level of education required
• Maryland State Exclusions List: Must be checked within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have government-issued photo ID and complete I9 or attestation.
• All required documents and certifications must be uploaded and approved prior to start.
• Portfolio Epic Training Test Out available for eligible candidates to bypass full Epic training.
• Some certifications and competencies may be required depending on unit assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac cath lab RNs with at least 2 years of experience, preferably 3+, who are comfortable with call shifts and weekend requirements. Compliance with strict credentialing, health, and background requirements is mandatory.