Cath Lab Electrophysiology RN
Kingsport, Tennessee
Holston Valley Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each
• Call schedule: 2 call nights per week and one weekend every 3-4 weeks
• Block scheduling accommodations available
• Work primarily in the cath lab with responsibilities assisting in Electrophysiology (EP) including circulating and monitoring
• Must be able to circulate EP cases involving devices and EPS/Ablations (Claris, CARTO, EnsiteX, Cryo, PFA)
• Experience with Siemens Sensis/Epic and Philips Systems preferred
• Facility includes 2 Cath Labs, 1 Structural/PV Lab, and 2 EP Labs
• Permanent residence must be at least 100 miles from the hospital’s service area
• Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable training, starting on Sundays (online CBLs)
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional overtime shifts may be available and flexed as needed
• Contract team members expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with circulating and monitoring experience preferred in Electrophysiology (EP)
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but preference for experienced circulating/monitoring in EP suggests at least 1-2 years in specialty or related area
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required for patient contact; AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Check unit description if required; AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for ER; can be pending at start but highly preferred
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Highly preferred for ER, not required
• State RN License with Primary Source Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) required
• National Certification/Verification as applicable (e.g., Certified Surgical Techs)
• Annual Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check if licensed/certified in TN or working at TN facility
• Photo for badge required within 48 hours of contract signing (ID photo standards apply)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including dress code, uniform guidelines, contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement, smoking and tobacco use policy, influenza policy, and flu exemption requests if applicable
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and clearance forms required within 48 hours of contract signing
• CDC Facial Hair Guidelines for Respirator Use must be reviewed

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite; previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable (2 PPDs within last 12 months or QGold/TSPOT within 3 months)
• MMR titers (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) required; documentation of boosters accepted if low immunity
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination accepted
• Varicella titer required; documentation of boosters accepted if low immunity
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start (instant test acceptable as placeholder)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• References: Minimum 2 preferred, ideally 3
• Skills checklist required

This position offers a specialized opportunity for RNs with EP circulating and monitoring experience, working in a cardiovascular-focused cath lab environment with a structured orientation and compliance process.