Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Highlands Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in the Cath Lab with provided scrubs and lead apron for cases.
• Must have housing within 30 minutes for STEMI (heart attack) call.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; Interventional Radiology (IR) experience is a plus.
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required.
• Call schedule: 1-2 calls during the week and 1-2 weekends per month; every other weekend required.
• Float within scope of practice as needed.
• Schedule typically follows a 36/48 shift pattern over two weeks.
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly.
• Must reside within 75 miles of the facility to be considered.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky.
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS (AHA only; instructor/provider/RQI accepted).
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RN specialties except OR and Psych).
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for all units except Psych, OR, Rehab, and true Med Surg).
• Core Competency Parts I, II, and III.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement.

Call & Scheduling

• 1-2 calls during the week.
• 1-2 weekends per month, with every other weekend required.
• Float within scope of practice as needed.

Health & Background Requirements

• Annual physical exam or physician note within 1 year prior to start, stating clearance to work without restrictions.
• Fit mask testing completed onsite (PAPRs not accommodated; exemptions reviewed onsite).
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (valid within 10 years; Td not accepted).
  • Negative TB test (QuantiFERON blood test within 1 year; T-Spot/PPD not accepted).
  • TB questionnaire if positive TB history.
  • Proof of MMR vaccinations or positive titers (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella).
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination (declination must be within 1 year).
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Drug testing required within 30 days of start, using a specific 9-panel bundle excluding THC, with expanded opiates and oxycodone. Annual updates required.
• Background checks including national and county searches, sex offender registry, and other federal/state databases required within 30 days prior to start.

Documentation & Verification

• Valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID).
• Employment application/resume with education and work history.
• Two professional references within 1 year of start date (one must be a supervisor or higher).
• 7-year work history verification through a third-party vendor or attestation letters if verification attempts fail.
• State-specific registry verifications as applicable (e.g., Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry).
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must not be submitted to more than one job at a time.
• Assignment confirmation must be submitted within 24 hours of offer acceptance.
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with cath lab or interventional experience seeking a travel contract in Kentucky with a structured call schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.