Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Carmel, Indiana
Indiana University Health North Hospital

Registered Nurse, Cath Lab

Location: Carmel, Indiana Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 6-13 weeks Shift: Day, 4x10 or 5x8 (7:00 to 17:30); 12-hour shifts available Thursdays and Fridays if the candidate is EP competent to circulate Hours: 10 per day, 40 per week Call: 10-12 days a month, every 3rd weekend Daily census: 5-7

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, completed within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association or RQI
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Conscious sedation required

Procedures and Equipment

• Cardiac: LHC, RHC, balloon pumps, temporary and permanent pacer/defib, pericardial effusion, STEMI call
• Interventional radiology: venous access, drain placement, GI tube insertion, PE, DVTs, TIPS, PV, fistula work, UFEs, prostate embolization, GI, postpartum, and other internal bleeds
• Equipment: Balloon pumps, angiographic and thrombectomy devices, C-arms, power injectors, temporary pacers, IVUS, and OCT

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background: Background check within 90 days of start, including 7-year history, national sex offender search, and any required international search; EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start; education verification by a third party
• Health:

  • Physical within 12 months of start
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
  • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire updated annually
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: positive titer or 2 documented vaccines (declinations and history of varicella are not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations are not accepted)
  • N95 fit test within 12 months of start
  • Color blind test with a minimum score of 100% (online) or Ishihara exam
• Tdap: Preferred but not required
• Competencies: Medication/pharmacology exam, unit competency exam, and skills checklist within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Employment history: 2 references from recent employment, verified within 2 years, with titles of charge, manager, supervisor, or above (a team lead is acceptable for allied travelers); current employment application with gaps of 30 days or more explained
• Paperwork: Facility compliance checklist, confidentiality agreement, traveler profile, orientation safety manual acknowledgement (HIPAA, annual), and a valid driver's license or passport
• Self-study orientation and test: Required at this facility; must be completed no later than 1 week before start

Important Notes

• Effective 11/30/24, the facility will not allow Indiana RNs to work at its facilities. Exceptions include Periop/OR RN, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers. Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, and SDS.