Registered Nurse (RN) - Invasive Cardio Lab Dept- Danbury, CT

Registered Nurse RN - Invasive Cardio Lab Dept- Danbury CT in Danbury CT United States

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Registered Nurse RN - Invasive Cardio Lab Dept- Danbury CT

Location: Danbury CT, United States

Salary Range: $45.93 - $85.29

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 36 FTE

Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, variable start times (6:00am, 7:00am, 8:00am)

Three 12-hour shifts with short call requirement

Date Posted: February 11, 2026

See whats possible in our system of care

Nuvance Health extends from New Yorks Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services, and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, were guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile, and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

Description 5000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time

RN Nurse Specialist Cardiology Laboratory position in the Invasive Cardio Lab department in Danbury, CT

Monday-Friday, 36 hours per week, variable start times (6:00am, 7:00am, 8:00am)

Three 12-hour shifts with short call requirement

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported. Together, were a team of 15,000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile, and imaginative, we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.

Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include:

• A Level III NICU
• A certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center
• Compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program

Our accolades include:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible - always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Summary

Provides quality nursing care and practice to patients undergoing invasive cardiac diagnostic, interventional procedures, EP studies, and ablations, and endovascular, peripheral procedures, pre-intra, and post-procedure.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses, monitors, and implements supportive nursing care, health counseling, and education to patients of all ages. Identifies physical symptoms and changes in patient status. Takes appropriate action in a timely manner.

2. Provides IV access, procedure-specific preparation, prepares and administers procedural sedation and related reversal agents, intra-coronary medications, anticoagulants, IABL agents, and other medications as needed.

3. Documents patients response to these medications in the medical record.

4. Monitors patients response to vasoactive, cardiac meds pre-intra and post-procedure as needed.

5. Assists the physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, peripheral, endovascular procedures, intra-aortic balloon insertions, permanent pacemaker implants, ICD implants, TEEs, and cardioversions, EP studies, and ablations.

6. Creates and maintains a safe, sterile environment throughout all phases of procedure.

7. Follows ACLS protocol under the direction of the cardiologist in the event of complication or code 99.

8. Assesses and monitors patients, establishes IV access, defibrillates, administers drugs as needed, and completes documentation in the medical record.

9. Provides specific pre-procedure education to patients and their families, obtains patients history, assessment of blood work, allergies, and renal status pre-procedure, verifies informed consent.

10. Contacts physician for contrast and/or renal prophylaxis if needed and informs of any other abnormalities noted.

11. Revises the nursing care process as indicated to ensure optimal patient care while in the cath lab.

12. Knowledgeable and skilled in the use of all diagnostic equipment and supplies needed for patient preparation, diagnostic, and interventional procedures, EP studies, and ablations, including devices used during implantation of permanent pacemakers and ICDs.

13. Thoroughly completes all documentation of procedures performed pre-intra and post-procedure, ACC-NCDR, and Connecticut Registries.

14. Assists in the training of new staff members and serves as a resource for information to the technical cath lab staff.

15. Participates in the on-call program for emergent diagnostic caths, PCI, IABP insertions, temporary pacemakers, and other emergent procedures.

16. Interrogates and reprograms permanent pacemakers and ICDs per physicians order.

17. Establishes policies for new procedures and equipment.

18. Assists in the QI program of the department, tracking adverse outcomes and door-to-balloon time.

19. Achieves the organizations established expectations with regard to quality service, team work, self-development, and community service.

20. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

21. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education ASSOCIATES LVL DGRE

Other Information

Required State of CT RN license

Interpretation of rhythm strips

Sterile technique

Conscious sedation

BLS

ACLS

Minimum Experience: three years

Desired Minimum of 1 year cath lab and critical care experience preferred

Knowledge of pacemakers, ICD, electrophysiology studies

Working Conditions

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Credentials

ACLS

BLS

RN

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $45.93 - $85.29

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With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors, caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health.

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered, such as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.

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