Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Charlotte, NC
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with specialized experience in structural heart procedures to work in a Cath Lab setting. This is a travel/contract position with a 4-day, 10-hour day shift schedule (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM), Monday through Friday, totaling 40 hours per week. Weekend and callback on-call duties are required approximately one weekend per four-week schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience with a minimum of 2 years
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in circulating, IV starts, and conscious sedation
• Experience with Watchman Procedures, Septal Closure, Ablations, Coil Embolization, Filter Placement
• Rhythm interpretation and EKG settings experience
• ARRT Advanced Certification

Job Details

• Shift: 4 x 10-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM), Monday to Friday
• Call Requirements: One day per week on call plus one weekend per four weeks; call volume may fluctuate due to staff absences
• Float: Rarely required; if needed, may float to Electrophysiology (EP) unit or patient holding area within Cath Lab
• Target Ratios: 3 procedure rooms
• Scrubs: Provided
• Systems: EPIC, MAC Lab
• Interview: Candidate interview required prior to offer
• Testing: Must pass EKG competency testing within 72 hours prior to start

Special Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• Complex PCI procedures performed regularly
• Radiation badge required for Cath Lab staff; will be provided for travel nurses

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Candidates must provide and maintain the following:

• Background check within 6 months prior to start
• Drug screening (9-panel, within 6 months)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or documentation of past positive TB with appropriate follow-up)
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Physical exam (as per travel agency requirements)
• Photo ID (passport-style photo on white background for badge creation)
• Completion of facility-specific education modules and compliance training (including medication safety and confidentiality agreements)
• Proof of ACLS and BLS certifications
• EKG competency exam with a minimum passing score of 82% (three attempts allowed)
• Completion of Epic training or test-out option (if applicable)
• Radiation badge issuance process for Cath Lab staff

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must complete all required facility-specific forms and agreements prior to start
• Must provide emergency contact information
• Must complete annual compliance and mandatory education as required by the facility
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season; mask-wearing required if exempted

Summary

This Cath Lab RN role requires a highly skilled nurse with at least 2 years of experience, especially in structural heart procedures and scrubbing for complex interventions. The position offers a consistent day shift schedule with on-call responsibilities and requires strict adherence to facility compliance and credentialing standards. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.