Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Placerville, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Placerville, California
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work as a Cath Lab RN with focus on diagnostic cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures.
• First-time travelers are welcome; however, 2 years of specialty experience is required.
• Key skills include:

  • Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab procedures
  • Electrophysiology (EP) Lab
  • Adult diagnostic catheterizations
  • Exercise and pharmacological stress tests
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement/removal
  • Left and right heart catheterization
  • Pacemaker/defibrillator lead extraction and insertion
  • Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
  • Cardioversion
  • Procedural sedation administration and monitoring
  • Radiation and laser safety
  • Infection prevention and isolation precautions
  • Sheath removal and monitoring
  • Obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG
  • Use of emergency medications, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, dobutamine, thrombolytics
  • Circulate and scrub procedures

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate
• Experience in Electrophysiology (EP) Lab
• Proficient in diagnostic adult catheterizations
• Experience with exercise and pharmacological stress tests
• Skilled in intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement and removal
• Experience with left and right heart catheterization
• Proficient in pacemaker/defibrillator lead extraction and removal
• Skilled in scrub procedures
• Experience with transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background checks including 7-year search, sex offender registry, and annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, cleared without restrictions, including latex allergy self-assessment.
• Fit test for PAPR or 3M N95 mask within 1 year.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (or TD within 2 years).
  • Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-Spot) within 1 year; if positive history, chest x-ray and symptom review required.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) proof of immunity or vaccination per birth year guidelines.
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccination series, or declination.
  • Varicella immunity by titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox.
• 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Nov–April); mask required if declining.
• COVID-19 vaccination preferred but not required as of January 2025.
• Harassment prevention training certificate, updated every 2 years.
• Facility-specific training and competency exams including medication/pharmacology competency, age-specific competency, stroke education, and HIPAA/EMR confidentiality training with handwritten signature.
• Passport-style photo for badge (color, recent, professional attire, no filters or selfies).
• Completion of facility-specific forms including parking registration, temporary worker education, and automated shortage request form.
• References: Two professional work references required.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation upfront.
• Orientation attendance and completion of required facility-specific classes and exams are mandatory.
• Candidates should bring copies of stroke certification and post-test evaluations to orientation.
• Candidates will not be paid for attending certain facility-required classes but may obtain CEU credits for a fee.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac catheterization lab environment with a comprehensive set of procedural responsibilities and certifications required to ensure patient safety and quality care.