Registered Nurse (RN) Cath Lab

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) to join a high-performing cardiovascular team at a respected 258-bed acute care teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced cardiac catheterization laboratory utilizing advanced technology while providing exceptional patient care throughout diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.

Position Details

• Specialty: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN)
• Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts
• Shift Start Time: 7:30 AM
• Charting System: Epic (Excellian)
• Scrub Color: Hospital provided

Patient Volume

• Average daily census: 10–20 procedures across 4 Cath Labs
• Approximately 12 patient visits per day

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures.
• Administer and monitor conscious sedation in accordance with hospital policies.
• Continuously monitor patients using telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to support emergent and after-hours procedures.
• Float between Mercy Coon Rapids and Mercy Unity campuses as needed to meet patient care demands.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab nursing experience
• Previous critical care experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Current BLS (BCLS) and ACLS certifications required
• Epic experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Scrub experience
• Ventilator experience

Schedule & On-Call Requirements

• Four 10-hour shifts per week beginning at 7:30 AM
• On-call required:
  • Every 4th weekend
  • 1–2 weekdays per week, based on department needs
• Block scheduling may be considered depending on departmental scheduling needs.

Traveler Information

• Floating: Required between Mercy Coon Rapids and Mercy Unity campuses within the RN scope of practice.
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must reside outside a 100-mile radius).
• Requested Time Off: Ideally limited to no more than 5 days.

Guaranteed Hours

Travel clinicians may be scheduled for 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts based on operational needs.

• Travelers assigned to 12-hour shifts are guaranteed a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Travelers assigned to 8- or 10-hour shifts are guaranteed a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Facility Highlights

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Teaching Hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 258
• Charting System: Epic (Excellian)
• Parking: Free parking available

Join a collaborative cardiovascular team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient outcomes in a technologically advanced, teaching hospital environment. This assignment is ideal for an adaptable Cath Lab RN with strong critical care experience who thrives in a dynamic procedural setting.