Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Brownwood, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Preferred start date: April 13 (may consider April 27)
• Shift: Day shift, approximately 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM (end time may vary by about an hour)
• On-call required
• Experience with MedHost and GE MacLab systems preferred
• Must live more than 150 miles from the facility or reside in a metropolitan area

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with MEDHOST system
• Experience with GE Healthcare systems

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume standard RN experience for Cath Lab roles (recommend confirming with recruiter)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Certification (all AHA accepted)
• Pass/Fail testing required for telemetry nurses (if applicable)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Other certifications may be required depending on specific clinical needs (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, CHEMO) — verify with recruiter

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year background check required, must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification (highest level) required
• State-specific employability and misconduct registry checks required within 30 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC required within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start, must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Fit mask test (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) required and must be updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required: TB test or chest X-ray, TDAP, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine or exemption for 2025-26 season
• Annual updates for some certifications and health requirements

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific documents and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, compliance, patient-centered pledge)
• Must complete orientation modules (~3-4 hours)
• Two professional references required within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application required
• Skills checklist to be updated annually

Notes

• This is a travel contract position requiring flexibility and readiness to meet all compliance and credentialing requirements promptly.
• Prior travel experience is strongly preferred to ensure smooth onboarding and adaptation to the travel nurse role.
• On-call duties are part of the job expectations.

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare professionals considering this Cath Lab RN travel contract opportunity in Texas.