Cath Lab RN
Ithaca College, New York
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Location: Ithaca, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Description

• Provide patient care, circulate, and monitor interventional cardiac catheterizations and invasive vascular procedures.
• Experience with supplies and devices used in coronary and peripheral angiography, angioplasty, thrombectomy, stenting, and related procedures is required.
• STEMI call required; shift details negotiable during contract discussions.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, valid throughout the assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license or state ID.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience.
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience must be within the last year.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Professional Documentation

• Complete and up-to-date skills checklist for the Cath Lab unit, updated annually.
• Core Competency Exam (Nursing Core Comp I, II, III) with a minimum score of 80%, updated annually.
• Resume accounting for all employment and gaps over the last 7 years, including education details.
• Two professional references: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months and one supervisor or peer reference from the last 3 years.
• Employment verification of the most recent employer.
• Signed and dated job description.
• Color headshot photo (professional, no filters, JPEG format).
• Agency background check within 30 days of start, including SSN address trace, county and national criminal searches.
• Completion of multiple required forms and acknowledgments (e.g., code of conduct, sexual harassment, self-study packet, parking registration, confirmation of assignment).

Health & Immunization

• COVID-19 vaccine proof or agency declination (optional).
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or two vaccine series required; if negative/equivocal, vaccination series must be documented.
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or two vaccine series required; if negative/equivocal, vaccination series must be documented.
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or specific declination form required.
• Tdap: Within the last 10 years or specific declination form.
• TB Test: One of the following within required timeframes:

  • Two PPD skin tests (one within 12 months, one within 3 months), or
  • One Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months.
  • For past positives, chest x-ray within 12 months may be required.
• Fit Test: Must be completed within the last 12 months prior to start; on-site fit testing available if needed.
• Physical/Health Statement: Within the past 12 months, including clearance with no restrictions, vitals, height, weight, Snellen eye chart, and clinician details.
• Drug Screen: 9+ panel excluding marijuana (not permitted to be tested in New York).

Identification

• Valid, unexpired U.S. driver’s license or state ID.

Additional Notes

• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• STEMI call responsibility is part of the role.
• Shift times are day shift but may be negotiable.
• All required documentation and testing must be current and compliant prior to start.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN Cath Lab position.