Cath Lab RN
Issaquah, WA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Issaquah, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in cardiac catheterization or interventional radiology settings including STEMI, EP Lab, interventional and procedural areas.
• Responsibilities include biopsies (GI, GU/Renal, Peripheral Vascular), stent placement, blood/blood products administration, cardioversion/defibrillation, use of cooling/warming blankets, obtaining 12 Lead EKGs, and managing syringe pumps.
• On-call requirement: One weekday and one weekend per month minimum. Shift hours typically 10 hours (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM), 4 days per week (40 hours). Additional days and weekends may be required depending on staffing and vacation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Cath Lab, with experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Proficient in cardioversion and defibrillation.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures.
• Skilled in blood/blood products administration and emergency cardiac interventions (cardioversion/defibrillation).
• Ability to operate cooling/warming blankets, obtain 12 Lead EKGs, and manage syringe pumps.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma (required if internationally educated).
• NURSYS license verification for RNs.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required).
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted).
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable).
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use, medically cleared annually (travel only).
• Completion of required annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background).

Additional Requirements

• Must complete WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation if working with an out-of-state compact license in Washington.
• Float policy acknowledgment: may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates worked.

Shift Details

• Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM).
• On-call one weekday and one weekend per month minimum.

This position is ideal for experienced travel Registered Nurses with cardiac cath lab or interventional radiology expertise seeking a 13-week contract in Washington state.