Cath Lab RN
Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Call shifts on weekends and during the week
• 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in California
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; default to standard RN requirements
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) certification if applicable
• Chemotherapy certification if applicable
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification if applicable
• IV Certification as required
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification as required
• NIH Stroke Certification as required (renew every 2 years)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification as required
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams as applicable by specialty/unit

Experience & References

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates
• Work history verification may be required if reference exceptions are requested

Background & Screening Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires additional documentation
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instant tests acceptable except for some cases
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask test required annually for travel candidates (onsite testing available)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies

Facility & Compliance Requirements

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Float policy acknowledgment: may be required to float to other nearby facilities
• State-specific requirements apply if working in Washington or Oregon (e.g., state patrol searches, OBRA registry for CNAs)
• WA multi-state licensed nurses must complete demographic attestations prior to start

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidate must be prepared for call shifts on weekends and weekdays
• All certifications and background checks must be current and verifiable before start
• Non-clinical or remote work exceptions do not apply; this is an onsite clinical role

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cath Lab RN travel contract in California.