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Cath Lab Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Placerville, California
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Work as a Cath Lab RN with focus on diagnostic cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures.
First-time travelers are welcome; however, 2 years of specialty experience is required.
Key skills include:
- Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab procedures
- Electrophysiology (EP) Lab
- Adult diagnostic catheterizations
- Exercise and pharmacological stress tests
- Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement/removal
- Left and right heart catheterization
- Pacemaker/defibrillator lead extraction and insertion
- Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
- Cardioversion
- Procedural sedation administration and monitoring
- Radiation and laser safety
- Infection prevention and isolation precautions
- Sheath removal and monitoring
- Obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG
- Use of emergency medications, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, dobutamine, thrombolytics
- Circulate and scrub procedures

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Harassment Prevention Training Certificate
Experience in Electrophysiology (EP) Lab
Proficient in diagnostic adult catheterizations
Experience with exercise and pharmacological stress tests
Skilled in intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement and removal
Experience with left and right heart catheterization
Proficient in pacemaker/defibrillator lead extraction and removal
Skilled in scrub procedures
Experience with transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)

Required Documentation & Compliance

Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
Background checks including 7-year search, sex offender registry, and annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, cleared without restrictions, including latex allergy self-assessment.
Fit test for PAPR or 3M N95 mask within 1 year.
Immunizations and titers:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (or TD within 2 years).
- Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-Spot) within 1 year; if positive history, chest x-ray and symptom review required.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) proof of immunity or vaccination per birth year guidelines.
- Hepatitis B titer, vaccination series, or declination.
- Varicella immunity by titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox.
10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Nov–April); mask required if declining.
COVID-19 vaccination preferred but not required as of January 2025.
Harassment prevention training certificate, updated every 2 years.
Facility-specific training and competency exams including medication/pharmacology competency, age-specific competency, stroke education, and HIPAA/EMR confidentiality training with handwritten signature.
Passport-style photo for badge (color, recent, professional attire, no filters or selfies).
Completion of facility-specific forms including parking registration, temporary worker education, and automated shortage request form.
References: Two professional work references required.

Additional Notes

Candidates must submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation upfront.
Orientation attendance and completion of required facility-specific classes and exams are mandatory.
Candidates should bring copies of stroke certification and post-test evaluations to orientation.
Candidates will not be paid for attending certain facility-required classes but may obtain CEU credits for a fee.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac catheterization lab environment with a comprehensive set of procedural responsibilities and certifications required to ensure patient safety and quality care.