Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab RN) - Seattle, Washington

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4x12 hour day shifts (07:00 - 17:30)
• Start Date: January 5

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of current Cath/EP lab experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted based on experience

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only

Job Description

• Provide care for patients undergoing:

  • Coronary angiograms/interventions
  • Peripheral vascular studies
  • Placement of Swan Ganz catheters and temporary pacing wires
  • Cardiac device implants (pacemakers/ICDs)
  • Diagnostic EP/ablation procedures
• Responsibilities include:

  • Pre-procedure workup (review of systems, consent verification, IV start if needed, pre-medication, procedure room preparation)
  • Intra-procedure circulating (moderate sedation, patient care, equipment setup, supply handling)
  • Post-procedure patient care (sheath care, documentation, hand-offs, sheath removal)
• Scrubbing is not expected but monitoring is desired
• Weekend work required
• On-call required
• Floating within hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals
• Locals accepted; pending licenses not accepted
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions: 1 week max

Facility Highlights

• Magnet recognized, teaching center
• Level 4 Trauma Center
• 281 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, sex offender search, and federal exclusions required
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams required (80% minimum in dosage calculations)
• Color blind testing required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required (refer to unit specifics)
• WA state-specific requirements for multi-state licensed nurses (suicide prevention training, demographic attestation)
• EPIC integration video and attestation required prior to start
• Physical exam required (signed within 1 year)
• Fit mask test required within 12 months of start (specific mask types preferred)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility guidelines
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination documentation
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer plus vaccine series or declination
  • Varicella: titer, vaccination, or physician documented history
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination or declination for tracking
• Drug screening: 10 panel within one year (required by agency, not facility)
• Photo for badge required prior to start (DMV style, no selfies)
• Various facility-specific agreements and training modules must be completed prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs looking for a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a strong focus on cardiac procedures. Weekend and on-call availability are required.