Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 4x10 hour day shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty, sister units, and lower acuity areas as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years Cath Lab experience required
• Preferred: at least 3 years Cath Lab experience

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) preferred/required as applicable

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (score 80% or higher, excludes some roles)

Health Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray with annual updates
• TB Questionnaire if positive TB result
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Flu Vaccine or Medical/Religious exemption required during flu season (10/6-3/31)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking

Background and Verification

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification for highest level of education
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history (attestation accepted if necessary)

Facility Specific Information

• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs; pink for trauma; pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops with navy blue pants
• Dress code: Business casual for GOR department or case management (no jeans, no open-toe shoes, no sleeveless tops, no shorts)
• Passport-style photo with solid white/beige background required for badge
• Confidentiality agreement and job description must be signed prior to start
• Security ID application must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract

This position requires flexibility with floating and weekend/holiday shifts, adherence to strict health and background screening protocols, and competency in Cath Lab nursing with at least 2 years of experience.