Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport Hospital

Registered Nurse – Cath Lab

Assignment Overview

• Contract length: 10 weeks (winter coverage only)
• Start date: Must start by 12/18/2026
• Shift: Day, 4x10-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 30-minute break, 40 hours per week
• Call: 6 to 9 days per month, with 24-hour on-call. Weekday call runs 5:15 PM to 7:00 AM, and weekend call is 24 hours per day.
• Time off: No holiday RTO. No more than 5 days RTO.
• Local radius restrictions: Waived for this 10-week assignment
• Scrubs: Provided

Facility and Unit

• Facility type: Short-term acute care hospital, 426 staffed beds
• Trauma designation: Level II trauma center
• Unit: Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Suite on East Tower 10, with two cardiac catheterization labs
• Lab hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM, with 24/7 availability for emergency cardiac procedures
• Float scope: May float to another campus as needed
• Systems: CardioLab 4 and EPIC charting
• Parking: Free

Procedures and Patient Population

• Population: Adult
• Procedures: Diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral catheterizations, stent implants, IABP, Impella, EKOS, Rotablator, IVUS, FFR, Penumbra, pericardiocentesis, Shockwave, IVC filters, TEEs, cardioversions, TAVR and MitraClip (in conjunction with the hybrid OR)
• Common diagnoses: Coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, aortic/mitral valve disease, peripheral vascular disease

Required Qualifications

• Valid registered nurse (RN) license in Connecticut
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience of at least 2 years, with experience within the last year
• Scrubbing experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification

Background and Credentials

• Criminal background check: 7-year check within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Exclusion screenings: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Education: Verification of highest level of education required. Diplomas are not accepted. Accredited schools only.
• Internationally educated candidates: Foreign equivalency report and diploma required
• Identity: Driver's license or state ID with photo matching legal name, due on the first day
• References: 2 professional references (travel), within 3 years of start
• Work history: 7-year work history with no gaps greater than 90 days. Work history verification is required for the last 7 years.

Health and Compliance

• Physical exam: Within 12 months of start
• TB: Negative T-SPOT or QuantiFERON within 6 months, or two PPDs within 12 months. A TB questionnaire must be completed annually.
• Drug screen: 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Immunity: Positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella. Positive titer, proof of the HepB series, or a declination within 1 year for hepatitis B. Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history for varicella.
• Flu vaccine: Required during flu season (09/01 to 03/31) with a deadline of 12/01. Vaccine or medical/religious exemption required. Declinations are not allowed.
• Fit test: Required within 12 months and updated annually. Candidates must be clean shaven for fit testing.
• Training: Facility training modules with attestations, which vary by unit and role

Preferred

• Tdap within 10 years of start (highly preferred, declination accepted)
• COVID vaccine series, if previously received