Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Macon, GA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Cath Lab Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Macon, Georgia

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Cath Lab
• Location: Macon, Georgia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Unit: 3 Cath Labs and 2 EP Labs
• Call Requirements:

  • 1 weekend per month
  • 1-2 weekdays per week
• Floating: Within facility scope and to a nearby hospital as needed
• Weekend: Included in call requirements

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in the specialty
• First-time travelers are not accepted

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Clinical Screening & Compliance

• Candidates undergo clinical screening to determine fit and compliance with guidelines before manager approval
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time
• Orientation schedule is bi-weekly; non-compliance may delay start by 2 weeks
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days

Holidays

• If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it
• If 2 major holidays fall, traveler must work both
• If 3 major holidays fall, traveler must work 2 of them
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Required Health & Background Documentation

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start; includes criminal, sex offender, education verification, and more
• Education Verification: Related degree verification required; can be pending with proof of processing
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months prior to start
• Drug Screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screen acceptable
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; if past positive, additional documentation required
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination (required during flu season)
  • TDAP: Highly recommended but not required
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually regardless of TB test results

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for Telemetry and related units; up to 3 attempts allowed before cancellation
• Color Blind Testing required; alternative evaluation available if needed

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required by the staffing agency (not by client)
• Work history verification of most recent employer required; can be pending with proof of processing

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs who have prior travel experience and meet all clinical and compliance requirements.