Travel RN - Cath Lab/EP

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cath Lab RN for a short-term acute care hospital, requiring 2+ years of Cardiac Cath and IR experience and Cerner EMR proficiency.

Job Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting within the Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) departments,
• Day shift schedule of 4x10 hour shifts from 6:30 to 17:00,
• 1:1 patient ratio in the Cardiac Cath Lab,
• On-call requirement of 1 week on, 3 weeks off,
• May float to IR within scope of practice,
• Uses Cerner EMR for charting,

Job Requirements

• Active FL or Compact RN license required,
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications,
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab and IR experience required,
• Cerner EMR charting experience required,
• Conscious sedation skills required,
• Proficiency with Cardiac Cath Lab procedures including diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, PCI, stent placement, IABP placement/removal, Impella insertion, and TEE,
• Skilled in Electrophysiology procedures including cardioversion and pacemaker insertion,
• Competency in sheath removal/monitoring and vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose),
• Experience administering and monitoring procedural sedation and managing emergency medications,
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and obtain 12-lead EKG/ECG,
• Date of birth required for consideration,

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab, including circulating procedures and monitoring vascular access sites,
• Perform activated clotting time (ACT) testing and manage IV therapy including blood product administration,
• Administer and monitor a range of cardiac medications including antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vasopressors, and thrombolytics,
• Wear royal blue scrubs as part of the dress code,
• COVID-19 vaccination required with medical or religious exemptions accepted,
• Must pass an EKG exam prior to starting (maximum 3 attempts),
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have prior Cath Lab RN experience,
• Local candidates accepted within 75-100 miles of the facility,
• Former permanent employees must wait at least 12 months before returning as a traveler,
• Travelers must be willing to float within the assigned hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital,
• RTO is not guaranteed in the contract and must be discussed during the interview process