Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Los Angeles, California
Good Samaritan Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (07:00 AM - 05:30 PM)
• Call requirement: 5 weekdays and 1 weekend day per week
• Cath Lab experience required

Required Clinical Experience

• Arrhythmia Induction
• Cardioversion
• Circulate Procedures
• Insertion/Programming of AICDs (Automatic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators)
• Tilt Table Study
• Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring
• Use of Maclab for documentation in EP Lab

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Fire Card (specific to Los Angeles, with expiration date)

Additional Required Certifications (as applicable)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – for ER or as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – for NICU and L&D
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – for L&D
• NIH Stroke Certification – for ER, ICU/CCU, CCL, DOU, IR, Med/Surg, Stepdown, and Telemetry
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) with physical, in-person portion – required for RNs in ER and ICU (can pend if online version on file, must complete in-person within 90 days)
• Harassment Prevention Training (1 hour CA training for non-supervisory positions)

Competency Exams

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Advanced with Measurements) – must be completed within 72 hours of signing, minimum 80% passing score, 2 attempts allowed
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – passing score 80%
• Pass/Fail Testing for Dysrhythmia/EKG and Medication – required for Medical Surgical, MS/Tele, Telemetry, ER, and ICU RNs
• Fetal Monitoring Competency Exam – required for L&D RNs, updated annually

Licensure & Documentation

• State Nursing License verification required within 14 days prior to start
• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background Check: 7-year criminal background check within 90 days, including all counties lived/worked, national databases, and sex offender registry
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks – must be updated monthly
• Education Verification – highest level of education must be verified
• Employment Application/Resume – must include at least 1 year of relevant experience and 7 years of work history if applicable
• Professional References – 2 professional references from manager or above, validated within 2 years
• Skills Checklist – updated annually (not required for non-licensed workers)
• Photo for Badge – white background, shoulders up (not required for Per Diem)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year, stating candidate is free of communicable disease and able to perform job duties without limitations
• Fit Mask Test – required within 1 year and renewed annually for applicable units; religious exemptions available with documentation
• Immunizations/Vaccinations or Declinations (with required forms):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella – positive titer or 2 lifetime vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B – 3 dose vaccine series, positive titer, or declination
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or declination (required during flu season Nov 1 - Mar 31)
  • COVID Vaccination or declination (required Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Drug Testing – Negative 7 Panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable)

Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) should be submitted prior to contract start
• Facility-specific pre-start modules must be completed by 5 PM on the Monday the assignment begins
• Pass/fail testing for Dysrhythmia/EKG is administered onsite; failure results in cancellation without remediation
• Candidates must complete required training and certifications as per unit and facility policies

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Cath Lab experience required
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year Cath Lab experience based on job description and required skills
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

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