Cath Lab (Cath) Travel RN

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab

Shift Notes

Shifts available are either 4 days a week (10-hour shifts) or 5 days a week (8-hour shifts) for the RN to choose at the time of offer.

Weekend Requirements

Every 4 weeks.

Job Description

The Cardiac Catheterization Lab provides essential care to both the acute inpatient population and the elective outpatient population. Staff are available 24/7 for emergency procedures during off hours, weekends, and holidays. Care is rendered via an interdisciplinary team comprising specialized physicians, registered clinical nurses, registered radiology technologists, and cardiovascular technologists.

Key Responsibilities

• Position and stabilize patients on the examining table according to established protocols.
• Conduct continuous assessments of patient hemodynamics.
• Administer conscious sedation.
• Prepare and maintain IV/IC infusion and bolus as required.
• Notify physician of any changes in patient responses.
• Assist physicians during interventional procedures.
• Facilitate patient recovery to Phase I post-procedure.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of current Cath Lab experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Certification in Moderate Sedation is highly preferred.
• Experience in Cath and peripheral procedures, as well as STEMI and STEMI call experience, is required.
• Proficient in interpreting EKG and hemodynamic pressure tracings.
• Experience with conscious sedation and IV administration is necessary.
• Experience in electrophysiology (EP) is highly preferred.
• The traveler must have their own vehicle.

Additional Information

Requested time off during the assignment must be noted and verified at the time of profile upload. Requests for time off after upload will not be approved, and no more than 5 days of time off will be accepted.

Dress Code

Personal scrubs of any color are permitted, but they must not include designs or cartoons. Hoodies are not allowed.

Training Requirements

As of January 1, 2024, all new and returning agency staff must have completed training from an approved group for onboarding and clearance. Options include training from Welle (verbal de-escalation bundle training) or CPI.

Vaccination Policy

COVID vaccinations are encouraged but not mandatory.