Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Anchorage, AK
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Shift: 4x10 hour day shifts
• Start Date: ASAP
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years (minimum)
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, 1 day per week plus every 4th/5th weekend (Friday 6 PM to Monday 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: On-call and approximately 1 Saturday per month as part of the scheduled shifts
• Floating: May float within scope to Electrophysiology (EP) or Interventional Radiology (IR)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 50 miles from the facility)
• Pending License: Accepted, but must have Alaska RN license in hand for auto offer
• Guaranteed Hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks; may be called off for 1 ten-hour shift per 2 weeks
• Time Off: One time off request allowed per 13-week assignment, approved individually

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Other certifications as required per unit directives

Required Licensure

• Current Alaska RN license (must be in hand for auto offer)

Facility Type

• Acute Hospital
• Magnet Facility
• Level II Trauma Center

Additional Job Requirements

• Must be able to float to related units (EP or IR) within scope
• Must comply with on-call and weekend requirements
• Must adhere to facility policies regarding time off and scheduling

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination (Alaska placements require positive titer and vaccine series)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator fit testing (annual, travel only)
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including state-specific searches as applicable
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules (regulatory, specialty, and facility-specific training) prior to start and annually thereafter

Work Environment and Tools

• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color provided
• Free parking available

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for floating assignments within related specialties.
• Time off requests are limited and must be approved individually.
• This position requires adherence to on-call and weekend coverage schedules.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alaska
• Minimum of 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse license verification through NURSYS
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)