Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Call Requirement: 9-10 days per month
• Electronic Medical Record System: EPIC
• Travel Radius Restriction: Candidates with primary residence in the following counties are not eligible for new contracts (extensions reviewed case-by-case):
  Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Cath Lab, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Interventional Radiology (IR)
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS certifications preferably from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced EKG/ECG competency exam (facility-specific, strict passing criteria)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification (may be assigned during orientation if not on file)
• Color Blindness test (preferred)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date; must complete a "TSH Medical History" form during physical
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 1 year) or negative chest X-ray if past positive PPD
• Up-to-date immunizations or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (specific lab and panel requirements apply)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by December 5th, 2024 (mask required if exempt)
• N95 fit test with OSHA questionnaire (quantitative test only accepted for 3M 1870 mask)
• Eye exam including Ishihara color deficiency test prior to start (can be completed onsite)

Onboarding and Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge (plain background, head and shoulders visible, no hats or sunglasses)
• FCRA Authorization Release form signed prior to start
• Lift assessment (typically 25 lbs; may be 10 lbs depending on position) completed during Occupational Health appointment
• Completion of virtual general orientation and clinical testing modules via Healthstream prior to start date
• Review of ECG study guide prior to start
• Completion of PPD questionnaire and N95 OSHA questionnaire forms during Occupational Health or orientation
• Religious exemption requests for flu vaccine must be submitted and approved before start

Background and Compliance Checks

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required
• Standard background check including:

  • 7-year SS trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide and sex offender registry checks
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• New York City Registry Search required for Behavioral Health travelers (not applicable here)

References

• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 2 years of start)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must not reside within 50 miles of the facility if their primary residence is in the restricted counties listed above.
• Candidates must complete all required exams and certifications within specified timeframes to maintain eligibility.
• Strict adherence to facility policies on testing and documentation is mandatory.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs seeking a travel contract in New York with a well-defined onboarding process and clear clinical requirements.