RN - Geisinger Travel

About the role

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Phoenix, Arizona. The role is in a Level I trauma center acute care setting within the Cardiac Cath Lab unit.

Shift and schedule

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM, Monday–Friday
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• On-call required: varied 6 to 10 shifts per schedule with a 30-minute response time
• Weekend requirement: 4 shifts per 4-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required as part of rotation

Facility and unit details

• Level I Trauma Center acute care setting, Cardiac Cath Lab unit
• 3 main cath lab bays plus 1 EP lab and 1 hybrid room (vascular and cardiac cases)
• 10–25 cases per day; RN role is circulating only (no scrub)
• Patient population includes interventional, EP lab, peripheral, and cardiology/vascular cases such as mitral clip, TAVR, IABP, and Emtala placements
• Uses Cerner and Xper charting systems
• Philips telemetry monitoring and Philips/Siemens equipment
• Charge nurse support available on unit
• 24/7 RT and pharmacy support

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level I trauma center experience required (busy Level II may be considered)
• Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) with a minimum score of 80% prior to offer confirmation, limited to two attempts
• Must pass a Sterile Technique skills check (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing change) via simulation lab on first day of orientation, pass/fail with two attempts
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license; local rates do not apply
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• Failure of the Relias exam or Sterile Technique test on the second attempt results in a 6-month do-not-use status with CommonSpirit Arizona and Sacramento region facilities

Orientation and training

• RNs will circulate in the cath lab while techs scrub in
• 2-day floor-specific orientation provided upon start
• Study guides and videos provided in preparation for the Relias Dysrhythmia exam
• Additional simulation lab training required for lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational, non pass/fail)
• Scrubs provided by facility