Cath Lab Holding Registered Nurse
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – Cath Lab Holding Unit

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Post Cardiac Cath Unit (PCCU) caring for pre- and post-cardiac catheterization patients and some emergency department overflow.
• Manage arterial/venous sheaths post-cath, TR bands, new pacemakers/defibrillators, and Watchman devices post-procedure.
• Discharge patients typically within 24-48 hours post-procedure unless requiring CABG consult or surgery.
• Patient diagnoses include NSTEMI, STEMI, CHF, atrial fibrillation/flutter, bradycardia, tachycardia, heart blocks, SVT, V-tach, sinus arrhythmia, and patients with AV pacemakers/defibrillators.
• Adult patient population.
• No chest tubes or critical drips; drips managed include nitroglycerin, angiomax, heparin, electrolytes, fluids, and antibiotics.

Schedule & Staffing

• Night shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 7:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Every other weekend required.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5 on days, nights, and weekends.
• 36 hours guaranteed per week.
• Blocked schedule not guaranteed; discuss during interview if desired.
• Limit holiday time-off requests to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia.
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Experience in MS/Telemetry monitoring.
• Experience in Cardiac Cath Lab.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACT certification.
• AVOX certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Preferred Certifications

• ACLS (preferred but not required for this unit).
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) preferred.

Clinical & Technical Requirements

• Must complete pass/fail competency exams including EKG, medication calculation, and blood administration tests prior to start.
• Annual color blindness testing required.
• Annual stroke education hours required depending on unit assignment.
• Fit mask testing (N95) required annually; PAPR accommodations available if needed.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health and no physical limitations.
• Negative TB test within 3 months of start; annual TB questionnaire required.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Tdap, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella, hepatitis B series or titer.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless approved medical or religious exemption is granted.
• COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted.

Documentation & Compliance

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Social Security card required (legible).
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start; new background check required if break in service exceeds 30 days.
• Required federal screenings (SAM, OIG, sex offender) must be completed within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Primary source verification of RN license (NURSYS) within 30 days of start.
• Must submit: candidate profile, specialty skills checklist, minimum 2 manager/charge nurse references within past 2 years, RN license verification, driver’s license, and social security card.
• One reference required from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse from a facility worked within 1 year of start.

Orientation & Facility Information

• Orientation is two days (Thursday and Friday) including Cerner Infusion Management training.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Scrub color: Royal Blue/White for RNs.
• Parking is free for travelers.
• Facility is a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 838 staffed beds.

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot return as travelers within 2 years of last permanent day worked at this facility.
• Candidates refusing flu vaccination without approved medical exemption will not be accepted during flu season.
• Clinicians may be floated within their scope to meet facility needs.
• 100-mile radius rule applies for travel distance; exceptions require facility approval.

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac RNs comfortable with telemetry monitoring and post-cardiac cath care, seeking a night shift travel assignment in a large acute care teaching hospital.