Travel RN - Cath Lab/EP

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cath Lab Prep/Recovery position requiring at least 2 years of Critical Care, PACU, or CCU experience and a NC or compact RN license. Requirements Active RN license (NC or Compact) required Current BLS and ACLS certifications required Minimum 2 years of Critical Care, PACU, or CCU experience required Comfortable performing neurovascular checks, including Doppler use Experience managing IV drips, most commonly nitro and heparin, with occasional pressors Site management experience for femoral or radial access, including TR band or groin device compression Post-anesthesia and blood pressure management experience Exposure to swan-ganz catheters, temporary pacing wires, or A-lines preferred but not required No ventilator experience required; rare exposure to BiPap EKG, glucometer, and iSTAT checkoffs completed during orientation Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration Minimum one professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Responsibilities > post following Cath/Vascular/EP procedures in a Prep/Recovery unit within a Level III Trauma Center 12-bed unit seeing 17-20 patients daily, typically with the same nurse providing continuity of care pre and post procedure Patient population includes R and L Heart Cath, structural heart cases, TAVR, Watchman, vascular procedures, EP devices and ablations, and possible carotid access procedures Patients are typically under moderate sedation and more alert than standard PACU cases RN to patient ratio of 1:3, though TAVR cases may be 1:2 Day shift schedule of 7am-3pm, Monday through Friday, though some staff work 10-hour shifts No weekend rotation or on-call requirements Unit closed on major holidays Possible float assignments to EP and procedural areas Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors Unit-specific equipment includes EKG, iSTAT, and glucometers Provide pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization, vascular, and EP patients Work alongside a charge nurse who occasionally takes patients and assists with cardioversions Support from a dedicated CNA and access to 24/7 respiratory therapy and anesthesia coverage APP and NP coverage available 6:30am-7pm with MDs consistently present on the unit Orientation includes NEO plus 1-2 precepted shifts Scrubs provided (green) and free designated parking available Positive team culture with frequent positive feedback from travelers and many repeat assignments First-time travelers are welcome to apply Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible Previous employees must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being eligible for a travel assignment All requested time off must be approved by the manager Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Job ID: P-741258 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr