Registered Nurse Cath Lab

Job Summary:


The Registered Nurse in the Cath Lab is responsible for providing specialized nursing care in an interventional cardiac catheterization laboratory. This role includes circulating during procedures, performing diagnostic catheterizations, managing procedural sedation, and monitoring cardiac dysrhythmias. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and quality care in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment. A minimum of one year of Cath Lab experience and active Illinois RN licensure are required, along with ACLS and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Circulate during interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Perform diagnostic catheterizations including left and right heart catheterizations and pulmonary artery line monitoring.
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation safely.
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias during procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Document patient care and procedures accurately using Cerner electronic health records.
• Float within scope of practice to meet facility needs as required.
• Participate in on-call rotations and weekend shifts as scheduled.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois.
• Minimum one year of experience in an interventional cardiac catheterization lab.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical record system.
• Experience in procedural sedation administration and monitoring.
• Skills in interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience in a Level I trauma center or Magnet hospital environment.
• Additional certifications related to cardiac care or critical care nursing.
• Previous experience working in a high-volume acute care hospital Cath Lab.

Special Considerations:

• Required to work on-call shifts as needed.
• Must be willing to float within scope of practice to other units if required.
• Weekend work required, typically 2-3 weekends per contract.
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days.
• Guaranteed hours policy with possible client call-offs up to 36 hours per thirteen-week assignment.
• Parking permit required; no cost for parking during orientation.

Scheduling:

• Three 12-hour day shifts per week, typically from 06:30 to 19:00.
• Block scheduling accommodations may be discussed with the manager.
• Weekend shifts required as part of the schedule.
• On-call shifts assigned as needed during the contract period.