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

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Description

• Role: Cath Lab RN
• 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)

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required
• Weekend shifts: Required
• Floating: Not required
• On-call: Required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Orientation: 30 hours
• Pending state license accepted (must be approved at time of submission)

Work Environment & Facility Highlights

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 150
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: RN may wear any solid color, typically Royal Blue or Navy
• Parking: Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation
• Location Perks:

  • Close to 7 state and national parks including Redwood Highway
  • Unique Victorian architecture in town
  • Facility offers housing assistance, including realtor support if needed

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for California
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation accepted)

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background Check: Must be completed within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • 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
• Respirator Safety Clearance: Required for travel candidates, medically cleared annually
• Fit Mask Testing: Required for travel candidates, updated annually
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling may be accommodated
• Locals accepted
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• No floating required
• Weekend and call shifts required

Orientation & Training

• 30 hours orientation required
• Must complete required WorkRamp modules annually (regulatory, specialty, and facility-specific)
• Epic training modules required and must be completed after Providence access is granted

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Cath Lab RN with at least 2 years of RN experience, requiring BLS and ACLS certifications. The role involves working in an acute care hospital setting performing coronary and peripheral vascular procedures. Weekend and on-call shifts are required, but no floating. The facility supports housing assistance and offers a unique location with access to natural parks and local attractions. Compliance with background checks, immunizations, health screenings, and mandatory training modules is required.

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