Cath Lab RN
Austin, Texas
Seton Medical Center Austin

Job Opportunity: RN Cath Lab

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work primarily in a high-acuity cardiac catheterization lab.
• Responsibilities include managing heart failure patients, performing left heart catheterizations (LHC), right heart catheterizations (RHC), RHC with endomyocardial biopsy (EMBX), transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs), and structural heart procedures.
• Some involvement with peripheral procedures and pulmonary embolisms (PEs).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Required Onboarding and Compliance

• Completion of specialty competency exams with a minimum passing score of 80%, including:

  • Specialty exam in Cath Lab nursing.
  • EKG exam (updated version as of December 2023).
  • Core competencies covering HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, OSHA, and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Health and immunization requirements:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella immunity (two vaccines or serological evidence; no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive, annual TB questionnaire).
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start, can be done onsite).
  • Statement of good health or physical exam prior to assignment start, updated annually.
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Background checks including criminal history, employment verification, and exclusion lists.
• Professional references: At least two required.
• Driver’s license or state ID valid and current.

Additional Notes

• Onboarding includes completion of various education attestations and training modules specific to the specialty and employer requirements.
• Some optional items include unit-specific checklists and badge photo submission.
• Contract worker onboarding is conducted onsite.
• Documentation and verification must be maintained and updated regularly, especially for licenses, certifications, and health screenings.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs seeking a challenging role in a high-acuity cardiac environment with a focus on advanced cardiac procedures.