Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Cath Lab Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Unit: 5-room Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab
• Average Daily Census: 25 patients
• Weekend Requirement: 2-3 weekends per contract
• On-Call: Required as needed
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Schedule Flexibility: Block schedule requests can be discussed with manager

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet-designated facility
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Scrub color provided
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• State-specific criminal and offender registry searches required within 30 days of start
• Primary source verification of licensure and certifications
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs scheduled within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• Badge photo required before start date
• Completion of facility-specific documents including code of conduct and parking permit forms

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days
• Candidate may be called off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for those hours
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with cardiac cath lab experience seeking a travel contract in an acute care, Magnet-designated hospital with a Level I trauma center designation.