RN Staff Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab Fulltime with Call - $10k sign on bonus
Listed on 2026-08-10
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Nursing
Cardiology, Healthcare Nursing
RN Staff Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab Fulltime With Call
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and/or indirect care of patients. The RN must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the units policies and procedures.
Education:
Required:
Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience:
Required:
-Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills
-Knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations
-Knowledge of current trends and new developments in the cardiovascular arena Preferred:
Previous clinical experience as an RN-CVS in a Cardiac Cath or EP Lab
Position Requirement(s):
License/Certification/Registration:
Required:
-Current Tennessee RN license
-BLS completed before arrival to the unit/ department and maintained going forward
-Current ACLS certification
-Current PALS certification Preferred:
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is preferred and highly encouraged after one year.
Department
Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and/or indirect patient care in the Cardiac Cath and EP Lab. Assesses patients, administers pharmacological drugs as ordered, performs procedures, operates equipment necessary for assigned patient care, and assists physician with procedures. The RN must be familiar with sterile technique, Cath lab equipment, procedures and radiation safety. The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the EP Lab.
The RN must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the EP Labs policies and procedures and include but not limited to the following:
- Advanced knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology, including arrhythmia mechanisms, intracardiac signal interpretation, and electrical mapping principles.
- EP procedures are more technically intricate and cognitively demanding- training consists of diagnostic EP studies with programmed electrical stimulation, use of 3D mapping of arrythmia circuits. Requires real-time interpretation and decision support not just procedural assistance.
- Show proficiency in EP-specific technologies including 3D mapping systems, cardiac stimulators, and ablation platforms.
- EP specialty certification (RCES, CEPS, or IBHRE) preferred/required within defined timeframe.
- Ability to analyze and respond to complex electrophysiologic data in real time to support procedural decision-making.
- Maintains ongoing competency with evolving EP technologies and participates in continuous education related to electrophysiology advancements.
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