Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Kansas City, MO
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Cath Lab

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric populations in a cardiovascular lab setting.
• Address psychosocial, physical, and general care aspects related to the surgical environment.
• Continuous communication with physicians regarding patient condition.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment and inventory.
• Assess procedure room and equipment readiness.
• Obtain supplies for individual cases and support the Cardiovascular Laboratory team.
• Monitor physiologic and hemodynamic data during diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures.
• Continuously monitor and record patient condition while in the Cardiovascular Lab.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Active Missouri RN license required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certification required.
• ACLS certification required upon start and must be maintained.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab doing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area.

Required Credentials & Compliance for Onboarding

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Active RN license verified through Nursys.
  • BLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
  • ACLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
  • DCI/BVP for Workplace Violence Prevention.
• Testing & Exams:

  • Prime Basic Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%).
  • Prime Basic Rhythm Interpretation Screening (minimum 80%).
  • Prime Core Competencies Exam.
  • Prime Specialty Exam (minimum 80%).
• Health & Immunizations:

  • TB Test within 1 year of start date.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity (declinations not accepted at some locations).
  • Influenza vaccine or declination (required seasonally).
  • MMR vaccination or positive titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity.
  • Tdap vaccination (declinations not accepted at some locations).
  • COVID-19 vaccine and booster or declination (optional).
  • Annual Respirator Fit Test (must be completed prior to start if not done onsite).
  • Physical/Health Statement annually, must state clearance to work.
• Background & Verification:

  • National Criminal Background Check within one year of start date.
  • Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9 or agency attestation).
  • Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion search.
  • License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days of start.
  • Drug screening (minimum 10-panel including THC) within 60 days of start.
  • Elder Abuse Registry (EDL) check as required by Missouri.
• Other Requirements:

  • Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport.
  • Prime Agency Attestation completed after all credentials are uploaded.
  • Signed job description.
  • References and resume required for submission.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with cardiovascular or critical care experience seeking a long-term assignment in a cardiovascular lab environment.