Cath Lab RN
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Cath Lab Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in the Interventional Radiology (IR) and Cardiac Cath Lab units, supporting both areas as needed.
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during events, requiring extended presence or relief duties as directed by unit management.
• Shift hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (10-hour day shifts, 4 days per week).
• Call schedule includes approximately two nights per week and every other weekend, covering after-hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Weekend on-call from close of business Friday to department opening Monday, with expectation to arrive within 30 minutes if called.
• Flexibility required for earlier or later procedures beyond standard hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana.
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Competency in conscious sedation.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid, current driver’s license or government-issued photo ID (color copy required).
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal background check (within 90 days of start, updated annually).
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and Sex Offender Search (all required within 30 days of start and updated monthly).
• Education verification or transcript/diploma if verification cannot be completed.
• License verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (no instant screenings).
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health.
• Fit mask testing (N95) within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – positive IGG titer or completed vaccine series.
  • Hepatitis B – positive antibody titer, completed vaccine series, booster, or signed declination.
  • Varicella – positive IGG titer, completed vaccine series, or booster.
  • Tdap – required only for select specialties (not required here).
• TB testing: Negative PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 12 months; if positive, additional documentation required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination, declination, or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31).

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist and competency exam specific to specialty, updated annually.
• Photo for badge: full-color, passport-style, taken within last 6 months with plain background.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification may be required depending on unit (confirm with management).
• Must be comfortable with emergency preparedness protocols, including hurricane season readiness (June 1 – Nov 30).

Important Notes

• This position requires flexibility and willingness to respond to emergency events as assigned by unit management.
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be accepted.
• Candidates must be able to respond promptly when on call, including arriving onsite within 30 minutes.

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