100% Staff Nurse - Adult Cardiac Cath Lab - UI Heart and Vascular Center

Sign‑On Incentive Qualified candidates in our procedural areas may be eligible for a sign‑on incentive of up to $15,000. Current UI employees are not eligible for the incentive. Overview The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a full‑time (100%) Staff Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac catheterization procedures. The nurse will maintain open and effective communication with patients, families/caregivers, and all health care team members involved in the pre-, intra-, and post‑care of adult cardiac catheterization patients. Work Schedule 4–10 hour day shifts with rotating day off (Monday–Friday) Night, weekend, and holiday on‑call assignment Duties Provide pre‑intra‑post procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention, and education) for diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac catheterization procedures, including angioplasty, coronary stents, balloon valvuloplasty, Swan‑Ganz/right heart catheterization, structural heart, and pericardiocentesis. Transport patient to and from pre‑post recovery and/or inpatient unit. Administer intravenous and oral medications. Manage patients under procedural sedation. Operate physiologic recorder and printer to monitor electrocardiogram and hemodynamic data, troubleshoot equipment issues, and initiate repair. Operate intra‑aortic balloon and Impella, troubleshoot issues, and initiate repair. Actively monitor patient during procedures (vitals, etc.); participate in life‑saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed. Ensure supplies are available in procedural rooms and stock as needed. Demonstrate competency in angioplasty, coronary stents, balloon valvuloplasty, Swan‑Ganz catheterization, pericardiocentesis, intra‑aortic balloon pump, Impella, and cardiac rhythm recognition. Apply nursing theory to assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses. Collaborate and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team and across units. Perform patient care according to nursing diagnoses and institutional policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment. Precept new staff at directions of the Procedural Nursing Manager or Procedural Clinical Practice Leader. Adhere to policies and procedures set by the University of Iowa Health Care and UI Heart and Vascular Center. Maintain professional behavior and appearance; demonstrate responsibility and flexibility. Train and provide cross‑coverage for EP, CPRU, and procedural minor suites as required. Participate in night, weekend, holiday on‑call assignment (arrival within 20–30 minutes). Perform other duties as assigned. Education Requirement Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Master’s of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA). Experience Requirement Direct nursing care in a cath/EP lab, ED, telemetry, ICU, or procedural setting, including moderate sedation with hemodynamic monitoring. Professional communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment. On‑call assignment with arrival within 20–30 minutes. Certification and Licensure Requirement BLS certification by start date. ACLS certification by start date. License to practice nursing in Iowa by start date. Desired Qualifications 1–3 years direct nursing care experience in ER, ICU, cardiovascular care, or operating room within last six months. Active enrollment in a BSN program if Baccalaureate degree not yet obtained. EPIC experience. Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Iowa