Cath Lab RN
Tampa, Florida
Saint Joseph's Hospital

Cath Lab Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Tampa, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients during day shift
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level II Trauma, Level I Pediatric Trauma
• On-Call: Required, typically 10-12 days per month, every other weekend; must be within 30 minutes of the hospital when on call
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Apply after first call off per pay period

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with conscious sedation
• Telemetry skills and telemetry experience

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 6 months of start date
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, Qgold, or T-spot within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive PPD
• TB Questionnaire: Annual completion required in lieu of annual TB test
• Immunizations:

  • COVID-19 vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions accepted)
  • Flu vaccination or declination required annually (mask required if declined)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Titer or 2 vaccines, booster if low/equivocal titers
  • Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines, booster if low/equivocal titers
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination
• Drug Testing: Standard 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Respirator Clearance: Required annually if respirator use is necessary

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Clear, professional photo with solid background required prior to start
• Dress Code & Tobacco Policy: Must be acknowledged and followed
• Account Registration & Training Modules:

  • Must register and complete required online training modules prior to start (4-8 hours)
  • Deadline to complete modules is the Thursday prior to start date
  • Modules best accessed via Microsoft Edge or Safari on desktop/laptop (not mobile devices)
• Hurricane Exemption Survey: Required if assignment falls between June 1 and November 30
• Fit Mask Acknowledgement: Required

Additional Notes

• COVID-19 vaccination exemptions accepted for medical or religious reasons without further approval
• Candidates must be able to respond to on-call within 30 minutes
• No acceptance of pending licenses
• Must maintain all certifications and licenses current throughout assignment
• Candidates will be removed if certifications or background checks lapse during assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity acute care setting with a structured day shift schedule and on-call responsibilities.