Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Seeking an experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week assignment working 4x10-hour day shifts (7:00 AM5:30 PM). The RN will provide specialized nursing care during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, assisting physicians while monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures. Candidates must have strong STEMI experience and be proficient with advanced cardiac support devices and emergency interventions. On-call coverage for evenings and weekends is required.

Requirements:

• 18 months of Cath Lab RN experience required (2 years preferred)
• STEMI experience required
• Active RN license required
• BLS (AHA or American Red Cross) certification required
• ACLS (AHA or American Red Cross) certification required
• Proficiency with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Impella, Atherectomy devices, cardiac medication drips, and emergency medications required
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation, sheath removal, and vascular closure devices (Perclose and StarClose) required
• Willingness to float within scope and participate in evening/weekend call required
• First-time travelers accepted

Client Details:

Setting: Hospital

City: Port Saint Lucie

State: FL

Unit Details: Procedures Responsibilities include assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, caring for STEMI patients, managing patients with IABP and Impella devices, administering cardiac drips and emergency medications, performing angioplasty support, monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, assisting with carotid stenting and peripheral angiography, managing arterial sheath removal and vascular closure devices (Perclose and StarClose), ensuring radiation safety, documenting patient care accurately, responding to emergency situations, participating in required on-call coverage, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality cardiovascular care.