Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
• Facility: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: RN/Cath Lab
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Experience Required: Minimum of 1 year
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: Yes, rotating (1 night/week, every 2-4 weekends)
• Floating: Yes, within service line
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 75 miles from the facility)
• Pending License: Accepted
• RTO Restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week

Special Requirements

• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Interventional scrub experience
• Patient Diagnoses:

  • AMI, Chest pain, Heart failure, NSTEMI, Aortic Stenosis, V-Tach, Endocarditis, Afib, Peripheral vascular disease, Sick sinus syndrome
• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  • RN Circulator needed for diagnostic and interventional PCI environment
  • Responsibilities include providing conscious sedation, handing off sterile supplies, assessing vitals, and documenting in EPIC
  • Likely to cross-train to run hemodynamics in the monitor tech role

Facility Highlights

• Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching / Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma
• Total Staffed Beds: 1266
• Charting System: EPIC

Additional Information

• Parking: Monthly parking passes available; specific details provided during orientation.
• Orientation: Specific parking instructions for orientation provided.

Certifications and Documentation

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, and others as applicable.
• Health Documents:

  • TB Questionnaire, Flu Vaccination, Fit Mask, and others as specified.
• Background Check: Required within 6 months of start, including statewide and national searches.

References

• Professional References: Two required, preferably from supervisors within the last year.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel opportunity in a dynamic and supportive environment.