Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Cath Lab) - Travel/Contract

Location: Burlingame, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Cath Lab Nurse proficient in:

• Diagnostic cath lab procedures
• Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
• Structural heart procedures
• Electrophysiology

Shift:

• 4 shifts of 10 hours each (4 x 10)
• Shift hours: 0900-1730 with variable start times between 0730 - 1000
• Weekend call required

Requirements

• California RN Licensure
• 3 years of experience as a Cath Lab RN (highest required years of experience)
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS (AHA or ARC)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS required (AHA or ARC only)
• Other certifications to verify by position:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • CCRN (Critical Care RN)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Competency exams as applicable:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam
  • Other profession-specific competency exams

Licensure & Verification

• State RN license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Official transcripts/diplomas or education verification as applicable

Background Checks

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start
• FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, Sex Offender Search, and other required screenings
• Education verification (highest level achieved)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30)
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start

Additional Requirements

• 7 years of full work history with no gaps over 30 days (must be documented in application)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• Photo for badge (passport-style) required
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• TB questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs licensed in California who meet the certification, immunization, and background check requirements and are comfortable with weekend call and variable start times.