Cath Lab RN
Bend, Oregon
Saint Charles Bend Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Bend, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Census: 10 patients
• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year
• Prior travel experience: Not required (First-time travelers accepted)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and interventional hemodynamic monitoring
• Conduct Neuro-intervention, Vascular, and Structured heart exams
• Use Cath lab specific equipment for hemodynamic monitoring
• Perform conscious sedation on adults following facility policies
• Assist in recovery of Cath Lab patients in SSU or PACU
• Charting: Epic preferred
• On-call requirement: 1-2 weeknights and 1 weekend every 4 weeks
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Locals accepted: No (75-mile radius restriction)
• Pending license accepted (can apply for temporary license)
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: 7 days

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable

Special Procedures & Equipment

• Diagnostic and interventional hemodynamic monitoring
• Use of Philips imaging systems and Abbott Claris equipment

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check (updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma on file
• Primary source verification of state license and NURSYS verification required
• Medication and competency exams as applicable
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements and emergency contact forms must be completed prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required or declination accepted for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer required)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience who is comfortable working in a Cath Lab environment with specialized hemodynamic monitoring and sedation procedures. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.