Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Midland, Texas
Midland Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)

Location: Midland, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start date preferred within the next 3-5 weeks
• Schedule: 5x8 coverage required
• Call shifts Monday-Friday from 2:30 PM to 6:00 AM, approximately 10 call days per month (may vary)
• Weekends are on-call shifts, depending on staff availability
• Must be able to circulate and perform hemodynamic recording/charting
• Experience with Cerner EMR required

Required Certifications

• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all clinical positions)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, RQI acceptable)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required for ER, Interventional Radiology, PEDS, PACU, Allied
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - required for Antepartum, L&D, Mother-Baby, NICU
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required for ER
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - preferred for L&D (Intermediate or Advanced AWHONN)
• Chemotherapy certification (as applicable)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) (as applicable)
• Tech Certification Verification (national certification required for applicable allied roles)
• State License Verification (required within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification for RN (required within 30 days of start)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for Cath Lab RN roles (default to higher if known)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ability to circulate in Cath Lab environment
• Hemodynamic monitoring and charting skills
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Age-specific competency exam required within 1 year of start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer or series (3 doses)
  • Varicella - positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
• Flu vaccination or agency declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation
• N95 Fit Mask test within 1 year of start (PAPR not accepted)

Background & Compliance Checks

• 10-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check required within 30 days of start
• Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal History Search required within 30 days of start
• Texas Employee Misconduct Registry and Employability Status Check required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required for Cath Lab roles
• Confidentiality and security agreements must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Drug screening and blood testing consent form required prior to start
• TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 3 years of start
• Resume/application required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgement required and updated annually

This position requires a highly skilled Registered Nurse with Cath Lab experience, appropriate certifications, and compliance with all health and background requirements. The role involves a demanding schedule with call shifts and weekend on-call duties.