Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Location: Great Falls, MT

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Position Overview


We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Cath Lab team in Great Falls, MT. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care nursing, excellent clinical skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

The RN will be responsible for assessing patient needs, maintaining a safe clinical environment, assisting with cardiac catheterization procedures, and ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of Cath Lab equipment. This role involves working closely with cardiologists, anesthesia providers, and the Cath Lab Manager to provide exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and identify individual care needs.
• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care throughout Cath Lab procedures.
• Perform circulating duties and maintain a safe procedural environment.
• Ensure proper performance and maintenance of Cath Lab equipment.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow established nursing practices, protocols, and patient safety standards.
• Support smooth daily Cath Lab operations and maintain effective communication with the clinical team.
• Provide flexible coverage based on departmental needs, including various shifts, weekends, and on-call responsibilities.
  Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care nursing experience.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active Montana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  
  
  Required Knowledge & Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of professional nursing practices and coronary care nursing principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with standard computer applications, email, electronic files, and document management.
• Ability to operate standard clinical equipment and perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled clinical environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to work around bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, and other potential infectious hazards while following appropriate safety protocols.
  Work Schedule
• Flexible scheduling based on hospital and departmental needs.
• Availability to cover different shifts, weekends, and on-call rotations is required.
  
  
  Compensation & Benefits
• $20,000 Retention Bonus
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive clinical environment.
• Excellent nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  
  
  Pre-Employment Requirements
• Employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing:
• Criminal background check.
• Drug screening.
• Health and immunization screening.