Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Work in the Cardiac Procedure Center, Prep Recovery Area.
• 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (Monday through Friday).
• Shift hours: 06:00–18:30, including one late close shift (08:00–20:30) per week.
• No weekends or holidays required.
• Call shifts may be required 1-2 times per week/weekend, subject to unit needs.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 3 patients.
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs.
• Home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility (locals not accepted).
• Pending license accepted.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Care for pre- and post-procedure cardiac cath, TEE, electrophysiology (EP), and peripheral vascular patients.
• Proficient in cardiac catheterizations, stent placement, electrophysiology procedures, and vascular procedures.
• Experience in prepping and recovering patients in the cardiac procedure center.
• Skilled in sheath removal and use of TR band.
• Cardiac telemetry monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Post-cardiac angiogram care.
• Accessing ports, blood product administration, phlebotomy.
• Peripheral line care and PICC line management.
• Starting IVs and managing heparin protocols.
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration allowed for cardiac drips, no titration for vasoactive drips).
• Oxygen delivery via nasal cannula, face masks, and portable oxygen tanks.
• Adherence to isolation precautions.

Required Qualifications

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

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required.
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches.
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start.
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS for Missouri).
• Drug testing within 1 year, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirators) required and must be renewed annually.
• Immunization and health screening:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years).
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (09/30 - 04/01).
• Required facility-specific documents: HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, dress code policy, and orientation modules completion.
• Unit-specific competency exams including dysrhythmia/EKG competency (updated annually).
• Skills checklist specific to the unit required within 1 year of start.
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred).

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided.
• Charting done in EPIC.
• Parking available with monthly passes (fees apply; varies by location and shift).
• Candidates must comply with all facility policies and complete required training modules prior to start.

This position offers a focused cardiac procedural nursing experience in a high-acuity, short-term acute care setting with structured shifts and comprehensive support for travel nurses.