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

Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

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

Job Summary

• 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

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, with experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS certification.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Immunizations and Testing:

  • MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; documentation must show individual results for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
  • Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or signed declination form.
  • TB Test: Must have 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 positive TB tests, chest x-ray within 12 months may be required.
  • Tdap: Preferred within last 10 years; if not available, signed declination form required.
• Fit Test: Annual fit test required within last 12 months; must be completed prior to start. PAPR provided if needed.
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be dated within last 12 months, include physician credentials, clinic location, phone number, height, weight, vitals, Snellen eye chart, and a statement of clearance with no restrictions.
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Optional; proof of vaccination or agency declination can be uploaded.

Documentation and Onboarding Requirements

• Valid US driver’s license or state ID (cannot be expired).
• Background check completed within 30 days of start, including:

  • SSN address trace report covering all counties lived/worked in last 7 years.
  • National and county criminal searches.
  • FACIS 3 check.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start: 9+ panel including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, oxycodone, phencyclidine, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene, nitrites.
• Resume documenting all employment and gaps for last 7 years, with education history and dates.
• Two professional references:

  • One supervisor reference from employment within last 12 months.
  • One supervisor or peer reference from employment within last 3 years.
• Employment verification of most recent employer (agency verification accepted).
• Signed and dated job description.
• Color headshot photo (JPEG, clear, no filters, no sunglasses).
• Completion of agency-specific forms and acknowledgments including code of conduct, sexual harassment acknowledgement, confirmation of assignment, self-study packet and quiz, parking registration form, and drug/tobacco acknowledgment.
• Completion of Pharmacology Exam.
• Completion of TB Questionnaire Form.
• Completion of agency Epic Questionnaire (specific form required).

Additional Notes

• All required certifications must remain valid throughout the assignment.
• Skills checklist and competency exams must be fully completed and up to date.
• Some documentation and forms are found in the agency’s document library and must be completed prior to or at onboarding.
• Contract length is approximately 13 weeks.
• STEMI call responsibilities are part of the role.

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