Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Easton, Maryland
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab RN) - Maryland (Easton)

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Location: Easton, Maryland
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days, 4x10 hour shifts (07:00-17:30) with one late scheduled shift per week (10:00-20:30)
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• On-call: Required; must be within 30 minutes of facility during on-call shifts

  • Weekday on-call: 17:30-07:00
  • Weekend/Holiday on-call: 24 hours (07:00-07:00)
  • Approximately 10-13 call shifts per month
• Weekends/Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Floating: May float to pre-op/PACU within unit/specialty as needed

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cardiac Cath Lab required; first-time travelers with 3 years proven experience accepted
• Maryland RN license required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - CPI completed on-site during orientation
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred

Work Environment

• Cath Lab with 2 rooms
• Average daily census: 7-14 cases
• Patient diagnoses include Acute Coronary Syndrome, CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, AFIB, Bradycardia
• Procedures performed: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Pacemaker insertion, Loop monitors, TEE, Cardioversions
• Equipment used: Balloon Pump, IVUS

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
  • Education verification required
  • Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year (including Latex screen)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines, updated annually
  • Fit mask test within 1 year (specific mask models required)
  • Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on facility) within 30-90 days of start
  • Immunizations: Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually (2025-26 season)
  • Required titers/vaccines: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (with booster or declination as applicable)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (80%+ score)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (80%+ score)
  • Age-specific competency exam (80%+ score)
  • Color blindness testing
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Photo for badge (passport style)
  • Signed job description and confidentiality agreement prior to start
  • Dress code review (Royal Blue scrubs or business casual for orientation)
  • Annual TB risk assessment and access forms completed prior to start
  • CPI training: Online module prior to orientation and in-person during orientation
• References & Work History:

  • Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
  • Verification of at least 2 years hospital experience in relevant position within last 5 years
  • Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start

Orientation

• Held at the facility’s School of Nursing, 2nd Floor, starting at 8:00 AM (typically Tuesdays)
• Scrubs or business casual attire for orientation; scrubs Royal Blue color required for floor work starting Thursday

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs with a strong cardiac background who are comfortable with on-call responsibilities and flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays. Compliance with extensive credentialing, health, and competency requirements is mandatory.