Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Bristol, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Call required: approximately 10-12 call shifts per month
• Rotating weekend call coverage
• Every other Friday and Monday off when not scheduled for weekend call
• Required to float to a nearby facility when needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Cardiac Cath Lab, with experience within the last year
• Experience in Charge roles
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Orientation & Training

• General 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 flexed based on hospital census without penalty

Professional Responsibilities

• Active participation in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Compliance & Documentation 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 required for those licensed or working in Tennessee
• Primary source verification of state nursing license and NURSYS verification required
• Photo for badge must meet specific standards and be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Completion of facility-specific forms including dress code, contaminated sharps/body fluid exposure statement, smoking/tobacco use policy, influenza policy, and respirator medical evaluation questionnaire (time sensitive)
• Respiratory fit testing completed onsite; must comply with CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Drug screening: Standard 9-panel drug test within 14 days of start (instant test acceptable as placeholder)
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31) with facility-specific documentation and approval
• Immunization and titer requirements:

  • MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) titer or documentation of vaccination/boosters
  • Varicella titer or documentation of vaccination/boosters
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination accepted
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test (2 PPDs within last 12 months or equivalent) or chest X-ray if history of positive test

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist required
• References: minimum 2 preferred, 3 ideal

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs with strong clinical skills, charge experience, and prior travel assignments. The role involves a demanding schedule with call responsibilities and requires flexibility to float to other facilities as needed.