Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Belleville, Illinois
Memorial Hospital Belleville

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Location: Belleville, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (06:30 AM - 05:00 PM)
• Rotating day off
• Some evening, weekend, and holiday on-call required (10 shifts/month, 24/7)
• Floating required within scope between nearby facilities as needed
• Radial access and TR bands experience preferred
• Sheath pulls required
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet designated
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy blue (provided)
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience performing sheath pulls
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Certification)

Experience & Skills

• Cardiac Cath Lab experience required
• Radial access and TR bands experience preferred
• Ability to float between facilities as needed
• Must be able to work on-call shifts as required

Schedule & Hours

• 4x10 hour day shifts per week
• 36 hours/week for 3 shifts per week schedule or 48 hours/week for 4 shifts per week schedule
• On-call coverage required (10 shifts/month)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Fingerprinting required for assignments involving long-term care or rehab units in Illinois
• Education verification required prior to start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be current throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap (or Td booster if renewal)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA, confidentiality, hand hygiene, dress code, and latex allergy questionnaire must be completed and signed prior to start
• Orientation modules required for RNs, completed through online platform

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be current
• Must adhere to facility policies including fingernail and dress code policies
• Must be willing to comply with floating and on-call requirements
• Local radius rule: candidates must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the facility

Notes

• Locals are not accepted for this position
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Return-to-Office restrictions: 7 days within contract
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months of start)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac catheterization lab within an acute care, Magnet-designated hospital setting, with a supportive team and a structured schedule.