Cath Lab RN
Martinsburg, WV
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology (WVU System)

Position Overview

• Department: Cath Lab & IR (Cost Center 133)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Call Required:
  • Weekdays: 3:30 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Average 15 call days/month (expected to decrease as permanent staff are hired)
  • Weekend Call: Saturday & Sunday 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
  • Holidays covered through call rotation

Submission Requirements

• Only one submission per candidate across the entire WVU Health System
• Candidate's Driver's License address must be more than 50 miles from the facility
• Previous permanent employees: Must be separated for 2 years
• Previous travelers who completed 1 full year: Must also be away for 2 years
• Travel teams must be submitted together in one email
• Agency may submit only 2 candidates per opening
• Any background issues must be disclosed at submission
• Unexpired Driver's License is mandatory
• COVID-19 vaccination required
  • Fully vaccinated = Pfizer/Moderna series or one J&J dose
  • Medical/Religious exemptions require prior approval

Unit Information

• 7 procedure suites
• 2 Cath Labs
• Holding Area: 2 bays, 5 rooms
• Average Cases: 4–5/day (range 2–9)
• Patient Population: Adult cardiac patients only

Common Procedures

• Diagnostic heart caths
• PCI
• Peripheral vascular procedures
• Pacemakers
• ICDs
• Structural cardiac procedures
• No EP ablations

Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience
• Experience with:
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • PCI
  • Pacemakers
  • ICDs
  • Peripheral interventions

Preferred Skills

• IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) experience – Required
• IVUS experience – Required
• Familiarity with ACIST injector (preferred; training available)

Required Certifications

RN

• BLS
• ACLS

EMR & Equipment

• Epic (Cupid)
• Xper Dynamics
• Omnicell
• Philips bedside telemetry

Staffing

• 3-person Cath Lab team
  • 2 RNs
  • 1 Tech
• Charge nurse functions as a resource but also performs cases

Floating

May float to Non-Invasive Cardiology to assist with:

• IV starts
• Cardiac procedures within scope

Orientation

• 2 shifts with a preceptor
• Followed by a supervised "buddy call"