RN - Cath Lab

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Job Title: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 9

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have: Cath lab experience is a must; IR experience or willingness to learn is preferred.

Description: Hiring process includes a profile review and an interview with the unit manager. Candidates must submit a driver's license for verification. Clinicians should be available in-state for the week of orientation, even if the first day modules are remote. The unit has 2 suites/labs with an average of 4 cases per day, combining cath and IR procedures. Common diagnoses include STEMI, NSTEMI, and patients with pacemakers. The role involves circulating and monitoring cases, as well as handling pre and post-procedure patient calls. Experience with EMR and equipment such as Epic, MacLab, and Siemens is required. The cardiologist is in-house during the day and on-call overnight. The manager is responsible for the unit, with a designated nurse coordinator. RNs work 4 nine-hour shifts per week with some weeknight call, averaging about 10 per month. Weekend call is required approximately every third weekend, with holiday call shared among staff. Call response time is expected to be within 30 minutes. Staff may float within designated zones if there is an extreme need. Scrub color and dress code supplies are provided. Unit-specific orientation will occur over a couple of days following general orientation. The cancellation policy allows the hospital to cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment. A trauma level is designated within the care setting. Shift notes indicate a schedule of 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a requirement for call. Required certifications include ACLS (AHA) and BLS (AHA).