Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Maryville, TN
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days a week, 10 hours per day (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Call required: 8-10 days per month (may vary)
• Weekend coverage: Every third weekend (may vary)

Job Description

• Care for patients undergoing heart catheterization, including right heart catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, and low-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI)
• Cross-training opportunity in Interventional Radiology (IR) for sedation administration during vascular angiograms and IR biopsies
• Use of specialized equipment such as Teleflex IABP, Impella, and Boston Scientific IVUS
• Medication system: Omnicell
• Must have at least 1 year of EPIC electronic health record experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License required immediately upon signing for computer access and must be carried on duty
• Background check covering 7 years within 12 months of start date, including alias and state/county searches for all places lived/worked in last 7 years
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Various federal and state-level sanction and exclusion screenings (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC) within 30 days of start and ongoing every 30 days
• Primary source verification of Tennessee RN license within 30 days of start
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Drug screening within 1 year and updated annually (5-panel minimum)
• Immunization and health requirements including:

  • Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (if working in high-risk areas)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (seasonal requirement)
  • Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
• Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation

Orientation and Training

• Completion of approximately 12 hours of mandatory online modules within 72 hours of assignment
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite, followed by clinical precepted orientation
• Pass/fail medication and arrhythmia competency testing required prior to start (two attempts allowed, 84% passing score)
• Annual core competencies and training including universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA blood-borne pathogens, and patient safety goals

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required prior to start (passport-style, light background, no alterations)
• Floating policy not required for this location
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation deadlines
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required; first-time travelers will be considered based on experience

This position offers a specialized Cath Lab RN role with opportunities for cross-training in IR sedation procedures, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with comprehensive health and background screening protocols.