RN - Cath Lab

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cath Lab Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of pediatric Cath Lab experience required. License: Active RN license required. Certifications: BLS, PALS, and ACLS through the American Heart Association required. Must-Have: Pediatric or adult acute care RN experience.

Description: The Cath Lab Registered Nurse is responsible for planning and delivering safe, compassionate, family-centered care to pediatric Cath Lab patients. The RN utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practices, and effective clinical judgment to assess, implement, and evaluate patient care. Responsibilities include completing pre-operative assessments, verifying consents and required documentation, preparing patients for procedures, and administering medications. The RN monitors vital signs and cardiac rhythms, manages IV drips and invasive lines, assists with anesthesia and patient emergence, and supports sterile procedures. The RN documents care in the electronic medical record and completes discharge planning. The RN continuously monitors patients throughout procedures, promptly identifies changes in condition, communicates findings to the physician and interdisciplinary team, and takes appropriate action to promote patient safety. The RN also provides patient and family education, completes accurate handoffs, supports Universal Protocol and surgical safety standards, and participates in weekend call coverage. This position requires strong critical-thinking, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion, accountability, professionalism, and the ability to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced pediatric Cath Lab setting.