Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Anchorage, Alaska
Providence Alaska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for one 10-hour shift per 2 weeks)
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, 1 day per week plus every 4th/5th weekend (Friday 6:00 PM to Monday 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: On-call and approximately 1 Saturday per month as part of the scheduled shifts
• Floating: May float within scope to Electrophysiology (EP) or Interventional Radiology (IR) units
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility

Facility Information

• Acute hospital setting
• Magnet designated facility
• Level II Trauma center
• 407 staffed beds
• Electronic health record system: Epic
• Free parking provided
• Scrub color provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or signed declination (Alaska placements require positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education verification required for all candidates; international education requires diploma/transcript
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• Employment history verification required if exceptions to reference requirements are requested
• Various state-specific background checks and attestations as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist required annually for applicable units
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other nearby facilities

Notes

• Time off requests approved individually; only one time off request allowed per 13-week assignment
• Candidates currently working at another facility with less than 30-day gap may have some background and drug screen requirements waived if still valid
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• First-time travelers accepted

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Magnet-recognized hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits for travel nurses.