Cath Lab RN Circulator
Arlington, VA
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4x10 hrs, Days

Cath Lab Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Arlington, Virginia

Position Details

• Job Title: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (Circulator)
• Location: Arlington, Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (07:00 - 17:30)
• Call Requirements:

  • 2-3 call shifts per week (long or short call)
  • 2 call weekends in a 6-week period
  • Short call during weekdays: 17:30-20:00 post-shift as backup if cases are complete; stay if cases are running
  • Weekend short call: backup from 07:00-14:00 Saturday and Sunday
  • Long call: overnight emergency call 17:30-07:00, must be on-site within 30 minutes of page
  • Weekend long call covers Friday 17:30 through Sunday 07:00 for emergent and non-emergent cases

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including recent experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); medical or religious exemptions allowed with proper documentation and agency approval
• Negative TB test (PPD, Tspot, or QGold) within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (time sensitive, complete within 48 hours of signing)
• Fit mask test within last 12 months required (specific mask brands accepted); exemptions reviewed case-by-case
• Adult TDAP vaccine required if working in certain units (confirm if applicable)
• Required immunizations or positive titers for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year, attesting ability to meet physical demands of position

Additional Requirements & Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification required and must be current
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completion of employment application/resume and skills checklist as applicable
• Radiation badge and attestation of prior radiation exposure required for Cath Lab staff
• Facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start, including confidentiality, code of ethics, dress code, infection control, parking, and patient safety goals
• Completion of facility online orientation and EPIC training modules as required (EPIC system used: CUPID Cath)
• Candidate must wear both agency and facility badges at all times

Work Environment Notes

• Scrubs provided by hospital
• Possible exposure to COVID-19
• Weekend and call shifts required as detailed above

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Cath Lab RN circulator with required Virginia RN licensure and specific Cath Lab circulating experience. The role involves day shifts with call responsibilities including weekends, requires multiple certifications and health clearances, and mandates compliance with facility-specific policies and training.