Acute Travel RN: Cath Lab

Overview

This position involves providing nursing services in the Cath Lab, participating in diagnostic and interventional procedures aimed at improving patient health outcomes. The role demands collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and a commitment to delivering high-quality care to adult patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in performing various interventional cardiology procedures.
• Participate in occasional interventional radiology (IR) procedures, including vascular embolization, port placements, vascular stenting, and nephrostomy tube insertion.
• Coordinate pre- and post-procedure care for patients.
• Utilize advanced medical equipment, including GE for fluoroscopy and equipment for hemodynamics.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in acute care settings, preferably in interventional cardiology or related fields.
• Required certifications: Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
• Experience in diagnostic and interventional procedures, including familiarity with manifold, IVUS, FFR, IVL, IMPELLA, and IABP.
• Ability to float to different areas as needed, particularly in interventional radiology.
• Must demonstrate strong teamwork skills and a commitment to providing compassionate patient care.

Unit Information

• Patient Population: Adult patients.
• Number of Beds: 90.
• Electronic Health Record: CERNER.

Schedule

This role requires a commitment to a variable schedule with weekend availability. On-call requirements are anticipated.

Dress Code

Scrub color is hospital-provided; appropriate professional attire is expected at all times.