Job info

Position: Registered Nurse – Cath Lab
Location: Huntersville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (07:00 - 17:30)
Hours per Week: 40 hours
Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
Unit Focus: Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Electrophysiology, STEMI, Peripheral Vascular procedures

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
Prior travel experience with at least one completed travel assignment; not a first-time traveler
Certifications:
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
Clinical skills:
- Scrub and ability to circulate during procedures
- Experience in Interventional Radiology
- Experience in Electrophysiology Lab
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Ratios:
- Day shift: 1 nurse to 4-6 patients
- Nights/Weekends: 1 nurse to 3 patients
Call Requirement: 8 weekdays and 2 weekends in a 6-week period (may occasionally be more)
Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per 6-week period
Float Requirement: Must be flexible to float as needed, including to a nearby medical center
Scheduling: Self-scheduling balanced by unit
Scrubs: Provided
Return to Office (RTO): Not allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation or Do Not Rehire status
Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Background checks including local county, federal court, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned
Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
Fit mask testing required (N95 or PAPR training)
Immunizations and titers required:
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if needed)
- Hepatitis B titer or facility-specific declination form if negative/equivocal
- Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
Required competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (must score 82% or higher)

Employment application and skills checklist as applicable
Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, hospital policies, and clinical education checklist
Completion of annual compliance and medication safety training
Completion of Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (if applicable)
Radiation badge required for Cath Lab nurses and techs
Photo for badge required (passport style, white background, business attire)
Corp ID and I-Learn account setup required prior to start

This position involves working with advanced cardiac and interventional procedures and requires strong technical skills and flexibility.
Candidates must be prepared for a rigorous credentialing and compliance process prior to start.
Floating to other units or nearby facilities is expected as part of the assignment.

This summary includes all critical information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cath Lab RN travel assignment.