Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Livingston, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Livingston, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, each 12.5 hours (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Floating: Yes, to Cath Lab Holding area
• On-call: No on-call requirements
• Block Scheduling: Not available
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• First-timers Accepted: Yes

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience required
• Must be able to circulate in complex cases and multiple specialties
• Additional skillset: must be able to either scrub or monitor during procedures

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA required; RQI and instructor cards acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA required; RQI and instructor cards acceptable
• Certifications must be current or have renewal confirmation if expiring within a month of start
• Scrub color provided by facility
• Charting system used: EPIC

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Jersey
• Government-issued photo ID and driver's license required within 48 hours of signing contract
• License name must match legal name on documentation or have proof of name change on file

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check required within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug screen (10-panel urine) required within 30 days of start
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required
• Work history verification required for at least 1 year prior to start (New Jersey state mandate)
• Two professional references required within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• E-Verify clearance required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start; on-site fit testing mandatory
• Color blindness exam required if job tasks involve color discrimination
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire required if applicable
• Drug testing panel includes: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, MDMA, Methamphetamine, Methadone, Opiates, Oxycodone, PCP
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgement required

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 72 hours of signing contract
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 72 hours of signing contract
• IV Therapy/Infusion exam required for all RNs (except OR specialties)
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication exams with remediation process; failure after 3 attempts results in cancellation
• Color blind testing required within 1 year of start

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility floating policy acknowledgment for every new assignment
• Must comply with facility-specific orientation and annual education requirements
• Must provide proof of all required certifications and clearances before start
• Facility does not allow candidates from certain flagged educational institutions (Operation Nightingale Investigation)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Cath Lab RNs seeking travel assignments with a reputable healthcare system in New Jersey.