Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide pre, intra, and post cardiac procedure care for:

  • Left and right heart catheterizations
  • Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), both primary and elective
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
  • Lithotripsy
  • Atherectomy
  • Pericardiocentesis
  • Temporary pacemakers
  • Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
  • Cardioversion (CV)
  • Dobutamine stress echocardiograms
  • Conscious sedation administration
  • Cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device implants
  • Electrophysiology (EP) studies and ablations

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Cardiac Cath Lab, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Shift

• 08:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Submission of current professional resume/profile and at least two professional references prior to assignment
• Verification of current nursing license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Valid, unexpired driver’s license or state ID matching address requirements
• Completion of required health screenings and immunizations including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; if declined, mask required during flu season)
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA with required follow-up and annual questionnaire
  • Fit test for respiratory protection, preferably completed prior to start
• Completion of a statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Completion of a 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Completion of required competency exams and checklists including:

  • Core competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) with minimum 80% passing score
  • EKG exam with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years
  • Skills checklist for specialty, updated annually
• Completion of onboarding education attestations and pre-hire modules specific to the role
• Submission of a forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background, no alterations
• Background checks including criminal history, social security trace, and exclusion lists within 90 days prior to start and updated annually or after breaks in service
• Employment and education verifications completed within 90 days prior to start and updated annually or after breaks in service
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation required

Additional Notes

• Some optional checklists may be required by unit leadership after start
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position

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