Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Paramus, New Jersey
The Valley Hospital

Cath Lab Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Paramus, New Jersey

Job Details

• Position: Cath Lab Registered Nurse
• Location: Paramus, New Jersey
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (8:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
• On-Call: Approximately 1 day per week and one weekend per month; must live within 30 minutes of facility for on-call coverage

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including national and state criminal, sex offender, OIG Sanction, SAM.gov, and OFAC searches
• Education Verification:

  • Verification of highest level of education required; diploma may be used as placeholder if verification is pending
• References:

  • Two professional references required: one supervisory within last 12 months, one professional within last 3 years
• Employment History:

  • Verification of last 7 years of employment required; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific skills checklist required

Health & Safety Requirements (Must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)

• Physical exam or statement of health signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP confirming fitness for duty
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no rapid tests accepted)
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • COVID-19: Completed initial series and booster (no exemptions)
  • Flu vaccine: Mandatory for current season (no religious or medical declinations accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: Surface antibody titer or declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Preferred but not required
• TB testing: Annual Quantiferon Gold or T-spot within 6 months, or 2-step PPD within 6 months; chest x-ray if positive

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Pass/fail Telemetry Competency testing onsite (1 attempt allowed; failure results in contract cancellation)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam with minimum 80% score, updated annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam with minimum 80% score, updated annually (exemptions apply for certain units)
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) covering patient safety, HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, ethics, and more; 80% passing score required annually
• ECG Foundations exam (Relias) required to prepare for onsite pass/fail testing
• Onsite medication exam required

Additional Requirements

• COVID vaccination card required at time of submission
• Interviews must be completed prior to receiving an offer
• Must be within 75 miles for local rate consideration
• Must be able to provide interview availability at submission

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Cath Lab Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of dedicated Cath Lab interventional experience and critical care skills. The role requires day shifts with on-call responsibilities and strict compliance with health, safety, and competency requirements. Candidates must hold a valid NJ or compact RN license and current ACLS and BLS certifications. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and competency testing are mandatory.