Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Celina, Texas
Methodist Celina Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cath Lab (Travel/Contract)

Location: Celina, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• On-Call Requirement: Monday - Sunday every other week
• Local Rate within 90 miles

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for Cath Lab specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Certifications (as applicable to Cath Lab RN)

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted at start; must renew with AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for Cath Lab
• Pass/Fail Testing:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%, two attempts allowed)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (two attempts allowed)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for Cath Lab
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics; verify with job description if available

Background and Health Requirements

• 7-year background check including county criminal background, sex offender search, and state police investigation (behavioral health units only)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test (TSpot or QGold) within 12 months; chest X-ray if positive history
• Fit mask test completed onsite during orientation, updated annually
• Drug testing: 10-panel required within 30 days of start (no rapid screens)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap required for all travelers
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series and positive titer or signed facility-specific declination form
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Positive titers or documentation of 2 vaccines; boosters if titers low/equivocal
  • Varicella: Positive titers or documentation of 2 vaccines; boosters if titers low/equivocal
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• I9 or attestation required
• Valid government-issued photo ID (passport acceptable in lieu of driver's license or state ID)
• Photo for badge (passport style, clear background)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including job description acknowledgment, NESF form, and vaccine exemption forms if applicable
• Two professional references within 3 years of hire

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in the Cath Lab specialty in Celina, Texas, for approximately 13 weeks. Candidates must hold a valid RN license, have required certifications including ACLS and BLS, and pass competency exams. Background checks, health screenings, and immunizations are mandatory. On-call availability every other week is required. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.