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Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts per week (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM or 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
Call Requirement: 10 call shifts per month including weekends
No New Year’s Eve shifts
First-time travelers accepted
Local candidates accepted

Responsibilities & Procedures

Strong experience with intervention and performing STEMI required
Comfortable using EP (Electrophysiology) devices
Procedures performed include:
- Impella insertion
- Left and Right heart catheterization
- Rotablader
- Pacemaker/defibrillator device placement
- Stents
- Thrombectomy
- Balloon Angioplasty
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
Minimum of 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, with recent experience within the last year
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
Background Check within 90 days of start, including:
- 7 years residence/work history
- SSN Trace
- County, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III checks
- Education Verification (may be pending at start if needed)
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
Transcript or Diploma (official copy required; may be pending at start)
Employment Application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years (must be from charge nurse, manager, supervisor, or above)
Skills Checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter
Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit competency exam
Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, minimum 100% score)

Health & Safety Requirements

Physical exam completed within 12 months of start
Fit Mask (respirator) test within 12 months of start with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start; if positive, chest X-ray within 2 years required
Immunizations or positive titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella (no exemptions accepted)
- Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine strongly recommended (not required)
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)

Additional Notes

Candidates must complete facility-specific compliance and orientation documents prior to start
On-site Fit Testing is limited and requires prior approval; PAPR use requires facility approval
Call rotation includes weekend coverage
No prior travel experience required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with cath lab/interventional cardiology experience seeking a 13-week travel contract with day shifts and call responsibilities in Indiana.

Facility

Indiana University Health Arnett

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Short Term Acute Care
180 beds

ADDRESS5165 McCarty LaneLafayette, IN 47905

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About Lafayette, IN

As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Lafayette, IN here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lafayette's cost of living is 11% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 84°F, while winter lows can drop to around 18°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals are available in Lafayette and can be found with relative ease, especially near the university campus.

Transportation

Lafayette is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
Public transportation options are limited, but the city is walkable and bike-friendly.

Demographics

Lafayette has a diverse population due to the presence of Purdue University.
The age range is varied, with a significant student population.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Lafayette offers a variety of restaurants, unique shops, and public art in the downtown area.
There are opportunities for outdoor activities in the city's parks, including the Celery Bog wetlands and Wolf Park.
The city also hosts cultural events, music festivals, and sports activities.

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