Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Issaquah, WA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Issaquah, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in cardiac catheterization or interventional radiology settings including STEMI, EP Lab, interventional and procedural areas.
• Responsibilities include biopsies (GI, GU/Renal, Peripheral Vascular), stent placement, blood/blood products administration, cardioversion/defibrillation, use of cooling/warming blankets, obtaining 12 lead EKGs, and managing syringe pumps.
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM).
• On-call requirement: One weekday and one weekend per month minimum; additional days and weekends may be required depending on staffing and vacation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 and state requirements).
• Background Check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education Verification for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report.
• NURSYS verification required for RN license.
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable documentation.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable documentation.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to infection control policies.
• Drug Screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instants acceptable.
• Respirator Safety Clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Fit Mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates.
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable.
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required.

Notes

• Candidates must be willing to float to other nearby facilities as needed.
• Compact license holders must complete Washington Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation prior to starting.
• Background checks and other verifications have specific state and facility requirements; compliance is mandatory.

This position offers a specialized travel nursing opportunity in a cardiac cath lab environment with a focus on interventional procedures and critical care skills.