Cath Lab RN
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 4 shifts of 10 hours each (40 hours weekly)
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Unit accepts first-time travelers with experience in Cath Lab, Interventional Vascular Lab, or Interventional Radiology
• Skills required:

  • Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization lab procedures
  • Assisting with central line insertion and management
  • Starting IVs
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Isolation precautions
  • Monitoring procedural sedation
  • Ventilator monitoring
  • Pulmonary artery (PA) line management

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in District of Columbia
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Interventional Radiology
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in monitoring procedural sedation
• Experience with pulmonary artery (PA) line management

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license for District of Columbia
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Preferred:

• BSN degree

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cath Lab or related interventional vascular/radiology areas
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Additional Requirements

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (does not include marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with additional requirements if history of TB
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap (preferred)
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start and updated annually
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with passing scores required
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start

Work Environment

• Short-term acute care teaching hospital
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrubs provided for this unit
• Parking available (cost applies)

Summary

This Cath Lab RN travel contract position requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant Cath Lab or interventional vascular experience, current RN licensure in DC, ACLS and BLS certifications, and the ability to work 4x10 hour shifts with 1:1 patient ratios. The role involves advanced cardiac catheterization procedures and critical care monitoring skills. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, and competency requirements prior to start.

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