Anesthesiology, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Catheterization, Catheterization Laboratory, Infection Control, Laboratory, Maintain Compliance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Nursing, On Call, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Quality Metrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Requirements
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) with strong Cath Lab and EP experience to join a high-performing cardiovascular team. The Cath Lab RN is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering high-quality nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac and electrophysiology procedures. This role includes providing patient care in the pre-, intra-, and post-procedure phases while adhering to ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
Schedule:
- Full-Time
- 4 x 10-Hour Shifts per Week
- Rotating weekends
- Evening/weekend call required
- 30-minute callback radius applicable
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive nursing care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization and EP procedures.
- Circulate during invasive cardiac procedures while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety.
- Prepare patients for procedures including assessments, IV access, medication administration, and education.
- Monitor patients during procedures, including hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, and sedation response.
- Recover and monitor patients post-procedure, assessing for complications and ensuring safe discharge or transfer.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary staff.
- Administer medications, moderate sedation, and emergency interventions as appropriate.
- Respond to urgent/emergent cardiovascular situations and assist during code events.
- Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses accurately in the medical record.
- Maintain compliance with infection control, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support on-call coverage and respond within required callback timeframe.