Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Portland, OR
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work hours: 0700-1730
• Experience in a Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab required
• Minimum 2 years total Critical Care or similar experience (PACU, ED)
• Knowledge/experience with moderate/conscious sedation administration and recovery, anesthesia recovery
• Experience with arterial and venous femoral access/sheath management
• Knowledge/experience with safe chemotherapy precautions
• Fast-paced procedural environment with competing priorities and quick patient turnover
• Ability to stand up to 4 hours without sitting
• Ability to wear protective lead aprons for extended periods
• Ability to move throughout entire shift
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation
• Communication skills including fluency in written and oral English

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current NRP certification
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Knowledge and experience related to moderate/conscious sedation administration and recovery, as well as anesthesia recovery
• Knowledge and experience related to arterial and venous femoral access and sheath management
• Knowledge and experience related to safe chemotherapy precautions

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Background check within 6 months of start (includes education and work history verification)
• National Sex Offender Search within 30 days prior to start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (Aya standard)
• Fit mask testing within 1 year prior to start (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire required for all candidates
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: immune titer, 2 vaccines, or signed declination
  • Hepatitis B: full vaccine series, immune titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: immune titer, 2 vaccines, or signed declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required by 12/01/2025
• Two (2) manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required (direct supervision)
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge (dosimetry) required prior to start for Cath Lab RN
• Must complete facility-specific training modules prior to start (e.g., privacy, harassment prevention, and others)
• Must review and sign professional appearance policy, job description, coronavirus protocol attestation, and vaccine declination/waiver forms if applicable
• Facility requires full availability for compliance needs up until start date
• Must be able to complete medication override test after start (not required before start)

Physical & Work Environment

• Fast-paced procedural environment with competing priorities
• Ability to tolerate wearing lead aprons and standing for extended periods
• Ability to move throughout the shift

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience requirement stated

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab RNs with critical care background seeking a travel contract in Oregon.