Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Eureka, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab RN)

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Daily Caseload: 8-12 patients
• Types of Procedures:

  • Coronary Artery Disease (diagnostic and intervention)
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (diagnostic and intervention)
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Permanent pacemakers
• Departments: Cath Lab (specific departments pending)
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years (highest requirement)
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Floating Requirement: No
• Call Requirement: Yes
• Orientation: 30 hours
• Pending State License: Candidates with pending Fluoro permits will be considered if application is already submitted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Must be approved at time of submission
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Certifications Required

• ARRT (Note: RCIS only is not acceptable)
• Fluoro Permit
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital with 150 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: RN may wear any solid color (typically Royal Blue or Navy)
• Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation
• Facility recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention
• American Heart Association’s Bronze Get with the Guidelines award recipient
• Support available for housing, including realtor assistance if needed

Location Highlights

• Eureka, CA offers unique access to nature with proximity to 7 state and national parks
• Opportunities for ocean visits and hiking in Redwood forests and other natural landmarks
• Known for distinctive Victorian architecture

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 Attestation
• Government-issued Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Social Security Card (for Washington state OBRA search if applicable)
• E-Verify Attestation
• Background Check (within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated monthly)
• Education Verification (nursing degree verification required)
• State-specific background checks as applicable
• Physical Exam (within 1 year of start)
• Drug Testing (10 panel within 90 days of start)
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (within 12 months)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu Vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Fit Mask test (required for travel starts on or after 2/5/2024, updated annually)
• Respirator Safety Clearance (for travel starts on or after 2/5/2024)

Competencies & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exams as required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• Specialty-specific WorkRamp training modules (assigned based on region and specialty)
• Epic training modules completion required

References & Employment History

• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors) with month/year format for dates worked
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted
• Open to accommodating block schedules
• Facility provides support for housing challenges
• Facility issues radiation badges for applicable units

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Cath Lab experience looking for a travel contract in a scenic and supportive environment with a reputable acute care hospital.