TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Cath Lab RN in Ithaca, New York, 14850!
Job Title
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Job Summary
Join the dedicated team at the Cayuga Heart and Vascular Center, a hospital-based department located in Ithaca, New York. This facility provides comprehensive cardiac testing and invasive cardiovascular procedures to both inpatient and outpatient populations, operating with two state-of-the-art invasive procedure rooms and offering 24-hour STEMI coverage.
This Registered Nurse position is integral to the Cath Lab team, focusing on providing expert patient care, circulating, and monitoring during interventional cardiac catheterizations and invasive vascular procedures. The role requires a strong understanding of the specialized supplies and devices utilized in a wide range of procedures, including coronary and peripheral angiography, angioplasty, thrombectomy, and stenting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care throughout interventional cardiac catheterization and invasive vascular procedures.
- Circulate and monitor patients and procedures within the Cath Lab setting.
- Assist physicians during complex procedures such as coronary and peripheral angiography, angioplasty, thrombectomy, and stenting.
- Actively participate in the 24-hour STEMI call rotation.
- Maintain current knowledge of all supplies, devices, and equipment used in interventional cardiology procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Demonstrated experience in providing patient care during interventional cardiac catheterizations and invasive vascular procedures.
- Proficiency in circulating and monitoring interventional procedures in a Cath Lab.
- Comprehensive knowledge of supplies and devices used in coronary and peripheral angiography, angioplasty, thrombectomy, and stenting.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Interventional Cardiac Catheterization
- Invasive Vascular Procedures
- Coronary Angiography
- Peripheral Angiography
- Angioplasty
- Thrombectomy
- Stenting
- Patient Monitoring
- Circulating
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Response (STEMI)
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Typical Shift Window: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Days per Week: 5
- Call Requirements: Mandatory STEMI call rotation.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: November 16, 2026 - February 14, 2027
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
- Certifications: Not specified.