Cath Lab RN
Portland, Oregon
Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• Position floats between units based on needs.
• On-call required on weekdays and weekends.
• Weekend shifts are not required.
• Expected nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1.
• Cath lab experience is required.
• Vehicle is required for this assignment.
• Floating may include multiple nearby facilities within reasonable distance.
• Floating to certain locations may include additional incentives and accommodations.

Facility Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Beds: 536
• Teaching Hospital
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub color: Any color allowed; OR/Cath Lab scrubs provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience with a minimum of 1 year, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually.
• Education verification (nursing degree verification required).
• NURSYS license verification for RNs.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or 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 or declination.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel assignments.
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned LMS.
• Must acknowledge and comply with floating policy (may be required to float to other nearby facilities).
• Must have reliable transportation (vehicle) for assignment and floating.
• On-call availability required on weekdays and weekends.

Notes

• No 48-hour shifts approved.
• Floating to certain locations may include hotel accommodations for consecutive shifts.
• Facility will provide as much notice as possible for floating assignments.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Cath Lab experience seeking a travel contract in Oregon with a structured day shift and opportunities to work across multiple units and facilities.