Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Huntersville, NC
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
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Cath Lab Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Huntersville, North Carolina

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Nurse – Cath Lab
• Location: Huntersville, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (07:00 - 17:30)
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Unit Focus: Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Electrophysiology, STEMI, Peripheral Vascular procedures

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
• Clinical skills:

  • Must have 3 or 4 scrub procedures experience
  • Must be able to circulate during procedures
  • Experience in Interventional Radiology
  • Experience in Electrophysiology Lab

Job Details & Requirements

• Ratios:

  • Day shift: 1 nurse to 4-6 patients
  • Nights/Weekends: 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Call Requirement: 8 weekdays and 2 weekends in a 6-week period (may occasionally be more)
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per 6-week period
• Float Requirement: Must be flexible to float as needed, including to a nearby medical center
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling balanced by unit
• Scrubs: Provided
• Return to Office (RTO): Not allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation or Do Not Rehire status
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Required Background & Compliance

• Background checks including local county, federal court, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit mask testing required (N95 or PAPR training)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B titer or facility-specific declination form if negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
• Required competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (must score 82% or higher)

Required Documentation & Orientation

• Employment application and skills checklist as applicable
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, hospital policies, and clinical education checklist
• Completion of annual compliance and medication safety training
• Completion of Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (if applicable)
• Radiation badge required for Cath Lab nurses and techs
• Photo for badge required (passport style, white background, business attire)
• Corp ID and I-Learn account setup required prior to start

Preferred Qualifications

• IV start skills

Additional Notes

• This position involves working with advanced cardiac and interventional procedures and requires strong technical skills and flexibility.
• Candidates must be prepared for a rigorous credentialing and compliance process prior to start.
• Floating to other units or nearby facilities is expected as part of the assignment.

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