Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Assignment Overview

• Location: Columbia, Missouri
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day, 4x10-hour shifts, 7:00 to 17:30 (10 hours per day, 40 hours per week)
• On-call: 9-12 days of call per month
• Experience: 2 years of experience required. First-time travelers are welcome.
• Local candidates: No locals within 50 miles

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience of 2 years, including experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). For AHA, must be a Provider card.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). For AHA, must be a Provider card.

Job Demands

• Work at the assigned location for the full contract term.
• Work the substantial time of the assigned shift.
• Take call, work assigned weekends, and work at least 50% of holidays during the contract.
• Rotating shifts, holidays, and work during inclement weather are required.
• Facility is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Physical demands include ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

Pre-Start Clearances and Documentation

• Background and screening (within 60 days of start): 7-year background check, EPLS/GSA/SAM exclusion check, HHS/OIG exclusion check, and Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) search or Missouri Caregiver background screening. One of the two state searches must be on file to start, not both pending.
• Drug screen (within 60 days of start): Negative 7-panel test. Instant drug screen is acceptable. Not required annually.
• Identity and eligibility: Photo ID, E-Verify proof or attestation, and certification of employment eligibility (completed after I-9/E-Verify).
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start. Not required annually.
• TB screening: Negative QuantiFERON-Gold or T-SPOT within 1 year of start, or a 2-step PPD within 1 year. Must be updated annually.
• Immunizations:

  • Tdap within 10 years of start (exemptions available for candidates who signed on or after 7/1/2023).
  • Measles, mumps, and rubella: positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines. Declinations and religious exemptions are not accepted. Medical exemptions are available.
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 varicella vaccines. Declinations and religious exemptions are not accepted. Medical exemptions are available.
  • Hepatitis B: 3-dose series or positive titer. Declinations are not accepted for candidates who signed on or after 7/1/2023.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01-03/31).
• Employment history: Resume must cover at least 7 years with no gaps over 30 days.
• Other: Badge photo (new candidates only), orientation safety manual acknowledgement, and HIPAA training.