RN - Cath Lab

Registered Nurse - Cath Lab with IR Experience

The position involves working in a Cath Lab environment with a focus on cardiac procedures. The facility has three active suites/labs, with a fourth currently under construction. The average number of cases per day is approximately 17 for the Cath Labs, expanding to 22-23 including other areas and procedures. The types of patients include those with vascular, neuro, electrophysiology, cardiology, and interventional radiology needs. The Cath Lab conducts diagnostic and interventional procedures, including rotablator and shockwave applications. The interventional radiology department is involved in ports, G tubes, drains, nephrostomies, biliary drains, and dialysis lines. Electrophysiology cases include ablations, device implantation, and the use of temporary pacemakers. Anesthesia is provided for every electrophysiology case. As a procedure nurse, responsibilities include circulating and monitoring patients, with the possibility of floating to assist in CT, Ultrasound, or MRI procedures. Recovery nurses will work in a 17-bed post-procedure area. Recovery also includes conscious sedation for specific procedures. Expectations include participating in on-call rotations, with the requirement to cover one night a week and every third or fourth weekend. All staff members are expected to take part in holiday rotations, approximately one per year. Response times for on-call roles are 30 minutes for procedure nurses and techs, and 45 minutes for recovery nurses. A two-week orientation will be provided depending on traveler experience, with a buddy system in place for the first 3-4 weeks. Cancellation policies allow for one shift per two-week period. Charting will be completed using the Epic system.