Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Catheterization Lab in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Location: Wilmington, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Cath Lab / EP

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4x10-Hour Shifts (7:30–18:00); some early shifts (6:30–17:00); one designated late shift per week to complete the last patient of the day | On-call: 1 night per week | Weekend requirement: 1 weekend every other month | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures including left and right heart catheterizations, PCI, stent placement, and rotablator atherectomy
• Scrub and circulate procedures within the Cardiac Cath Lab, including sheath removal, monitoring, and topical hemostasis application
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation, IV vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, thrombolytics, and reversal agents
• Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias, manage Pulmonary Artery/Swan-Ganz lines, perform cardioversion, and conduct End-Tidal CO2 monitoring
• Maintain infection prevention standards including isolation precautions and proper PPE use
• Document patient care utilizing electronic systems including EPIC, MAC LAB, CUPID, and Pyxis; communicate using SBAR methodology

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state
• Minimum of 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience
• Proficiency in diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath procedures, IABP placement/removal, Impella insertion, and ACT monitoring
• Competency with IV infusion pumps, IV insertion and maintenance, and procedural sedation administration and monitoring
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Ability to float within or near the facility as needed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with structural heart and advanced procedures including TAVR, Watchman, ASD closures, and valvuloplasty
• Background in vascular procedures such as carotid stenting, endovascular interventions, stent graft placement, and upper/lower extremity angiography
• Familiarity with vascular closure systems, external compression devices, radiation and laser safety, and malignant hyperthermia protocol
• Experience with pre/post procedure care and central venous access including non-tunneled lines and PICC placement

Why Join Us

• Scrubs are provided, and a structured 24-hour unit orientation is offered to support a smooth transition into the role
• Self-scheduling model provides clinicians with flexibility in managing their work schedule