Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Hazard, KY
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Cath Lab (Travel)

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a cutting-edge Cath Lab with new procedures and technology.
• Direct patient care including conscious sedation and monitoring using a Hemodynamic system.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a rotating weekday off.
• On-call expectation: 8 to 10 days per month.
• Night rotation: One night per week (5:30 PM to 7:00 AM) plus one Friday night call every 3 weeks, covering Friday 5:30 PM through Sunday 7:00 AM.
• Call team consists of 2 RNs and 1 Radiologist Technologist.
• Housing must be within 30 minutes for STEMI (heart attack) call.
• Team environment with a mix of Radiology Technologists and RNs.
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility to qualify for this travel assignment.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2+ years of specialty experience (Cath Lab RN).

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (American Heart Association) – front and back of certificate if not electronic.
• ACLS (American Heart Association) – front and back of certificate if not electronic.
• Valid nursing license for Kentucky or compact license valid in Kentucky.
• NIH Certification (required for RN specialties except OR).
• Nursys verification within 30 days of start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer; if starting series, first dose required to start, second dose within 28-30 days.
• Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer; similar dosing requirements as MMR.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, proof of 3 vaccine series, or declination accepted.
• Influenza vaccine (seasonal, October-March) or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years or declination accepted.
• TB Quantiferon blood test within one year prior to start; annual update required.
• Fit test for N95 respirators (3M Aura N95 and Halyard N95 “duck bill”); PAPR not accommodated. Religious/medical exemptions can be applied for onsite.
• Annual physical or physician statement within 1 year prior to start, stating clear to work without restrictions.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 30 days prior to start, including 7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender, SAM, OIG checks. Annual update required.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (excluding marijuana/THC).
• Verification on Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry within 30 days prior to start.
• Submission packet including cover page, resume, skills checklist, driver’s license, and license/certification verification in one PDF.
• Specialty job description signed and dated.
• Skills checklist specific to scope of practice within one year prior to start; renewed annually.
• Competency exams with passing score of 80% or higher within one year of start.
• Core competencies including HIPAA, patient rights, safety, infection control, elder abuse, cultural diversity, advance directives; renewed annually.
• Employee Health Attestation Form completed prior to compliance deadline.

Additional Notes

• Scrubs and lead apron provided for cases.
• The team is close-knit and supportive.
• Must be capable of safely using N95 respirators and pass fit testing if required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs seeking a travel assignment with a structured schedule, advanced technology, and a supportive team environment.