Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Bend, Oregon
Saint Charles Bend Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bend, Oregon
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Patient census: 10
• Required experience: Minimum 1 year
• Charting system: Epic preferred
• First-time travelers accepted
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS
• Special Procedures:

  • Perform diagnostic and interventional hemodynamic monitoring
  • Neuro-intervention, vascular, and structured heart exams
  • Hemodynamic monitoring on Cath lab specific equipment
  • Conscious sedation on adults following facility policies
  • Assist in recovery of Cath Lab patients in SSU or PACU
• Common Equipment: Philips imaging systems, Abbott Claris
• On-call requirement: Yes — 1-2 weeknights and 1 weekend every 4 weeks
• Floating: No (clinician will not float outside scope)
• Locals accepted: No (75 mile radius rule)
• Pending license accepted: Yes (temporary license application possible)
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: 7 days

Requirements & Compliance

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check (updated annually) including:

  • SSN trace
  • Counties lived/worked/school
  • FACIS L3
  • DOJ sex offender search
  • Nationwide check
  • Education verification (highest level)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 90 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 90 days of start
• Transcript/Diploma on file

Certifications

• ACLS (AHA provider, instructor, or RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA provider, instructor, or RQI acceptable)
• PALS and NRP as required per unit description
• State license primary source verification
• NURSYS verification for RN

Competencies

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exam as applicable by specialty

Facility Specific Documents (Time Sensitive)

• Passport-style photo for badge (within 48 hours of signing, no later than 2 Wednesdays prior to start)
• Confidentiality agreement, contractual and third-party access agreements, compliance and privacy program attestation, emergency contact form (all must be signed and on file within 48 hours of signing and no later than 2 Wednesdays prior to start)

Health Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years (or declination accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer required, vaccine series alone not accepted)
  • Varicella
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination preferred but not required; vaccination record or declination/exemption required
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year of start and annually

Other

• Annual skills checklist required

This position is ideal for RNs with cath lab experience who meet the certification and health requirements and are comfortable with on-call duties and specialized cardiovascular procedures.