Cath Lab RN
Walla Walla, WA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Cath Lab Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job

Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Role: Cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology nursing in the cath lab.
• Responsibilities include sedation and circulator duties during procedures.
• Expected nurse-to-patient ratio: 1-2 RNs per procedure.
• On-call required: Yes, every 2-3 weekends and 2-3 nights per week.
• Floating between units: No.
• Block schedules: Not required.

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 104
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington state.
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, with experience within the last year.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted).
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually (not required for Medical Lab Technicians).
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.

Competencies and Training

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Competency exams required by specialty/unit.
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific Workramp training modules.
• Epic training modules required and must be completed within a week of orientation.

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required.
• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation required for RNs working with out-of-state compact licenses.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• On-call shifts include weekends and nights as specified.
• No 48-hour shifts approved.

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