RN - Cath Lab

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Cath Lab

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 9.5 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Active nursing license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS

Must-Have:

• Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath lab experience
• EKG interpretation skills
• Experience with procedures such as right/left heart cath and various catheterization techniques

Description:

Four 9.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.ACLS and BLS certifications are required.

Experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab is essential.

Patient diagnoses include STEMI, NSTEMI, unstable angina, congestive heart failure, and sick sinus syndrome.

Special procedures include STEMI activation 24/7, pacemaker and ICD implants, right and left heart catheterizations, radial and femoral catheterizations.

Equipment utilized includes ACIST contrast injector, LS PRO, Phillips Azure, Impella, and IABP.Current staffing includes interdisciplinary support from IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and more.

Daily patient census is approximately 4-5 patients.

The unit is equipped to handle critical cardiac cases and emergency situations in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be prepared to perform procedural sedation, EKG acquisition, and administration of emergency medications.

Floating to various campuses may be required as needed.

A thorough understanding of infection prevention protocols and safety regulations is expected.

Experience with charting systems, preferably Epic, is preferred.