Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Carmel, IN
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Carmel, Indiana
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Call Requirement: Minimum 2 days per week and every 3rd weekend on call (may include being on call on a day off)
• Daily Census: 5-7 patients
• Documentation Systems: Cerner, McKesson
• Equipment Used:

  • McKesson-Hemo
  • Balloon Pumps
  • Angio Jet
  • CSI Diamondback
  • Penumbra
  • Inari
  • Roto Pro
  • Jet Stream - BSCI
  • C-arms (Philips/Siemens)
  • ACIST
  • MEDRad Power Injector
  • Temp Pacer (Medtronic)
  • IVUS
  • Abbott - OCT

Required Skills & Procedures

• Circulating nurse duties
• Conscious sedation administration
• Cardiac procedures: Left and Right Heart Catheterization (LHC, RHC), balloon pumps, temporary and permanent pacers/defibrillators, pericardial effusion management, STEMI call response
• Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures: venous access, drain placements, GI tube insertion
• Other procedures: Pulmonary embolism (PE), deep vein thrombosis (DVT) management, Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS), portal vein (PV) procedures, fistula work, uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), prostate embolization, GI/postpartum/internal bleed management

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Scrub experience
• Conscious sedation experience

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Fit mask test within 12 months with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted; history of disease not accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended but not required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Tuberculosis screening: Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year; if positive, chest X-ray and documentation required
• Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Background checks including 7-year history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification
• Employment references: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years
• Skills checklist and competency exams required annually

Additional Notes

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport required (clear copy)
• Facility-specific orientation and compliance documents must be completed prior to start
• Block scheduling details to be determined
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac cath lab environment with advanced equipment and procedures, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility for call coverage.