RN - Cath Lab

Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Job Title: Cardiac Cath Lab RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: EP experience is a plus but not required Description: The unit consists of 2 rooms. One room primarily focuses on electrophysiology (EP). The other room operates as a fully interventional lab. No structural heart procedures or open-heart surgeries are performed. The lab handles lesser acute interventions. Electrophysiology is conducted in the Cath Lab, while interventional radiology is not. Some peripheral procedures may be performed. All RNs are required to sedate patients, but scrubbing is preferred. Two technicians assist in each case, including a radiologic technologist and a scrub tech. RNs will generally receive a team-oriented approach, consisting of 1 RN and 2 techs for regular cases. For STEMIs and call situations, teams will include 2 RNs and 2 techs. Candidates must complete a dysrhythmia exam within 48 hours of receiving an offer, allowing a maximum of 2 attempts. Failure to pass the exam in 2 attempts will require a 6-month wait before reapplying. A simulation lab will be conducted on the first day of orientation. Failure in the simulation lab will result in immediate dismissal and a 6-month wait before reapplying. Individuals who have worked for the organization within the past year as a permanent staff member are ineligible. Cancellation policy allows for up to 4 shifts to be canceled during the assignment duration. Charting will be performed using specific software. The unit operates under a trauma level of 3. Care is provided in an acute setting.