Cath Lab RN
Port St Lucie, Florida
Tradition Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Port St Lucie, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Cath Lab
• Required proficiency with:

  • Balloon pump
  • Impella
  • Atherectomy devices
  • Cardiac medication drips
  • Emergency medications
• STEMI experience required
• Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
• On-call requirement for evenings and weekends
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hours (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Pending licenses not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience of at least 1.5 years, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Background checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start date
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions apply for candidates born before 1957)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
  • Seasonal Influenza vaccine required annually (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
  • COVID-19 initial vaccine series or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (no annual update required)
• Two professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually) required

Orientation & Training

• Orientation scheduled approximately 3-4 weeks from start date
• Online training modules must be completed by due date prior to start (completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video content must be watched before testing)
• Modules include COVID documentation submission and other facility-specific training
• Failure to complete modules on time may delay start
• Facility issues radiation badges if applicable

Additional Notes

• Time-sensitive training modules must be prioritized once assignment is confirmed
• Candidates must be aware of on-call responsibilities during evenings and weekends
• Candidates with prior background check hits may experience longer clearance times and must provide official court documents if requested
• Candidates cannot start without fingerprint clearance on file
• Locals accepted and paid at the same rate as travelers

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs with cardiac device proficiency and STEMI experience seeking a travel contract in Florida.