Cath Lab RN
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Registered Nurse – Cath Lab (Travel/Contract)

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Charting system: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Accepts first-time travel nurses (no prior travel experience required)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued ID required
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI Release (time sensitive, required within 30 days prior to start)
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, county, national, and federal searches
• Education verification of highest completed degree (transcript acceptable if verification unavailable)
• Drug test within 30 days of start (specific panels required)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness without restrictions
• Immunizations or valid declinations required for:

  • COVID-19 (most recent vaccine or facility-specific declination)
  • Flu seasonal vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, NICU, Maternity)
  • MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, NICU, Maternity)
• Tuberculosis screening: Two PPD tests or equivalent within required timeframes; positive results require chest X-ray and facility-specific questionnaire
• Medication and Telemetry competency exams required on first day of orientation with minimum passing score of 80% (Telemetry exam required only for RNs working in telemetry units)
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Employment application documenting 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Two professional references within the last three years
• Skills checklist completed prior to start and updated annually as applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass required competency exams on the first attempt to avoid assignment cancellation
• Some certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be required depending on specific unit assignments; verify specialty-specific requirements prior to start
• Background check and compliance documentation must be maintained and updated as required by agency policies

This position offers a travel nursing opportunity in a Cath Lab setting with day shifts and a 13-week contract in Worcester, MA. It is suitable for RNs with at least one year of experience and appropriate licensure and certifications.