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.
• On-call requirement: minimum one weekday and one weekend per month. Shift hours vary between 8 and 10 hours, with potential additional days and weekends depending on staffing and vacation needs.
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days a week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, with at least some 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).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually).
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable).

Background and Verification Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript.
• NURSYS license verification required.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment (7 years for APN/subcontractors).
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Work history verification required if exceptions to references are requested.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• Completion of hospital system-specific Epic training modules within one week of orientation.
• Photo for badge with neutral background required.
• Acknowledgement of float policy; may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.

Notes

• Candidates must have been separated from any previous permanent position at the employer’s facilities for at least 3 months to be eligible for this travel contract.
• Active compact nursing licenses are honored by all facilities in the system.
• Background checks and other state-specific searches are required as per Washington state law.

This position offers a specialized travel nursing opportunity in a cardiac catheterization lab setting with a focus on interventional procedures and requires experienced, certified RNs with prior travel experience.