Cardiac Cath Lab RN (Prep & Recovery)
St. Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Procedure Center (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Cardiac Procedure Center, Prep Recovery Area
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (Monday through Friday)
• Hours:

  • 0600-1830 (early and late shifts)
  • 0800-2030 (close shift, one per week)
• No weekends, no holidays, no on-call required
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Local Radius Rule: Home address must be at least 75 miles from facility
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty (Cardiac Procedure Center prep/recovery)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Knowledgeable in:

  • Cardiac catheterizations and stent placement
  • Electrophysiology procedures
  • Vascular procedures
  • Prepping and recovering patients for above procedures
• Skilled in pulling sheaths efficiently
• Able to manage cardiac drips (including titration), vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Proficient in:

  • Cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
  • Post cardio angiogram care
  • Sheath removal and TR band application
  • Accessing ports
  • Blood product administration
  • Phlebotomy
  • Peripheral line and PICC line care/management
  • Starting IVs
  • Heparin protocols
  • Oxygen delivery methods (nasal cannula, face masks, portable tanks)
  • Isolation precautions

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers accepted
• Scrubs provided
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking available (fees apply, varies by location and shift)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Criminal background check (7-year search, statewide and nationwide as applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (quarterly updates required)
• Education verification (highest nursing education)
• Professional license verification (NURSYS for Missouri licenses)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (N95) annually required
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (with yearly questionnaire)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual training and quiz)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, Dress Code policies acknowledgment
  • Orientation modules (approx. 16 hours, required prior to start)
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific competency exams including dysrhythmia/EKG competency (updated annually)

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in a cardiac procedure center requiring at least 1 year of relevant experience, ACLS and BLS certifications, and proficiency in cardiac cath lab prep and recovery care. The role offers a stable schedule with no weekends or holidays and requires compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific training. First-time travelers are welcome, but local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted.