Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 4 10's or 5 8's
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of current Cath Lab experience
License: Current state nursing license
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Must-Have:
- Moderate Sedation Certified (preferred)
- Experience in cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures
- Proficiency in interpreting EKG and hemodynamic pressure tracings
- Experience with conscious sedation
- IV experience
Description:
The Cardiac Catheterization Lab provides care to both acute inpatient and elective outpatient populations.
Care is provided through an interdisciplinary team of specialized physicians, registered nurses, and technologists.
Staff is available 24/7 for emergency procedures during off-hours, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities include positioning and immobilizing patients on the examining table per specified protocols.
Continuous assessment of patient hemodynamics is required.
The role involves performing conscious sedation, mixing, and maintaining IV/IC infusions and boluses.
It is essential to alert physicians to changes in patient conditions and assist during interventional procedures.
Nurses are responsible for the recovery of patients to Phase I.
Requested time off during the assignment must be noted at the time of submission.
Dress code includes personal scrubs of any color, with no designs or cartoons allowed.
Candidates must demonstrate reliability and a strong patient-focused attitude.
Permanent address must be included in the profile, as it will be validated during the compliance process.
Travelers must have their own vehicle.
Every four weeks, weekend duties may be required.