Cath Lab RN
York, PA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work day shifts, 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM
• Weekend and holiday shifts as needed (minimal call required, mostly to assist full-time staff)
• Must be willing to stay until the last patient is cared for
• Unit specializes in invasive cardiology with 4 Cardiac Catheterization Labs and 2 Electrophysiology labs
• Unit has 23 prep/recovery bays and performs over 6,000 advanced cardiovascular procedures annually, including:

  • Complex coronary procedures
  • Ventricular assist device (VAD)/ECMO
  • Structural heart procedures (TAVR, left atrial appendage occlusion, PFO/ASD closure, mitral valve clipping)
  • Complex atrial and ventricular ablations
  • Pacemaker/ICD implant and explant
  • Cardioversion
  • Pulmonary artery pressure sensor implantation
  • Peripheral intervention and pulmonary embolectomy
• May care for COVID-19 patients
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (40 hours/week)
• Weekend and call coverage as needed (minimal)
• No floating required
• Maximum return-to-office (RTO) time: 7 days

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search (must be finalized prior to start)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• PA FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must have results on file within 45 days or will be removed from assignment
• Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts
• Professional references: 2 within last 3 years
• Recent resume or employment application
• Annual skills checklist
• Photo for badge (passport-style, clear, professional)
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or full vaccine series) plus declination form if applicable
  • TDAP within 10 years
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days; chest x-ray if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters as required
  • Flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption during flu season (declinations not accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or exemption/declination accepted
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel within 1 year (required by agency, not facility)
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year, renewed annually
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules and new hire orientation (must be done on PC/laptop, not mobile)
• Review and sign facility-required documents including code of conduct, confidentiality agreement, commitment to health & wellness, and non-employee affidavit

Additional Notes

• Candidate will undergo clinical screening and manager interview before final selection
• Facility is tobacco and fragrance free; candidates must be notified prior to submission
• Minimal call required, mostly to assist full-time staff
• Candidate must be flexible to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-volume, advanced cardiology invasive unit with a supportive team and comprehensive credentialing and compliance processes.