Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Cath Lab Registered Nurse - Roanoke, Virginia (Travel/Contract)

Position Details

• Job Title: Cath Lab Registered Nurse
• Location: Roanoke, Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hours (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Call Requirements:

  • 7 on-call shifts and 5 late shifts every 6 weeks
  • One full weekend of call (Friday through Sunday) scheduled together
  • One Saturday shift for elective cases per 6-week period
  • Must be able to return to hospital within 30 minutes when called
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work or take call for one holiday per 13-week contract (rotational basis)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, if residing 50-99.9 miles from facility (approved for one 13-week contract)
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Unit & Patient Population

• Adult patients served
• 6 procedure rooms with daily census of 15–20 patients
• Common diagnoses: coronary artery disease, valve disorders, heart failure, atrial septal defect/patent foramen ovale closures
• Advanced procedures performed: TAVR, left atrial appendage closures, Cardiomems, thrombectomy, mitral clips, renal denervation, research protocols
• Equipment used includes: IABP, Impella, Penumbra, Rotapro, CSI, Shockwave, laser, OCT, IVUS

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be provided within 48 hours of signing; address must be within 100 miles of facility
• Background Check: 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; must cover all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• E-Verify or Attestation: Required
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; updated annually
  • Fit test within 1 year, updated annually
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
  • Immunizations or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Flu vaccination documentation or mask/declination form during flu season
• Education Verification: Highest earned degree verification required
• References: Two clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Radiation Badge: Must be supplied by facility for new candidates

Additional Notes

• Charting system: Epic required
• Requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted with application
• Facility may call off one shift per two weeks
• Orientation manual review required prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs)
• Professional photo required for badge issuance (no selfies or filters)
• Must complete facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements within 48 hours of signing

Summary

This travel contract position is for an experienced Cath Lab RN skilled in advanced cardiac procedures, working day shifts with significant on-call responsibilities. Candidates must hold or be eligible for an active RN license, have ACLS and BLS certifications, and meet comprehensive health and background screening requirements. Prior travel experience is not required, but first-time travelers are not accepted. The role demands strong clinical skills in a high-acuity cardiac catheterization lab environment with advanced technology and procedures.