RN - Cath Lab

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: Catheterization Laboratory Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 - 16:30) Experience: Minimum of 1 year required License: Active nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Diagnostic Cardiac Cath lab experience Interventional Cardiac Cath lab experience Cardiac Stent Placement skills Experience in Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult) IABP Placement/Removal experience Impella insertion knowledge Experience in Interventional Catheterizations Left heart catheterization skills Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) experience Experience in Pharmacological Stress Testing Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring skills Right heart catheterization experience Rotablator atherectomy knowledge Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) experience Watchman procedure skills Pacemaker insertion knowledge Angioplasty experience Knowledge in Antiarrhythmics and Antihypertensives Experience with Dobutamine and Emergency Medications IV vasopressors knowledge Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring skills Knowledge of Reversal agents and Thrombolytics Experience assisting with Central Line Insertion/Management Blood Product Administration skills Knowledge of Implanted Ports - Care and Maintenance IV infusion pump experience PICC Lines - Care and Maintenance skills Ability to start and maintain IVs Experience with Activated Clotting Time (ACT) Ability to circulate procedures Knowledge in End-Tidal CO2 monitoring Infection prevention skills Proficiency in interpretation/management of dysrhythmias Familiarity with isolation precautions and PPE Experience with laser-assisted procedures Monitoring procedural sedation skills Ability to obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG Knowledge of Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale Sheath removal/monitoring experience Familiarity with Vascular Closure Systems (Perclose, StarClose) Ventilator management skills Willingness to be on-call, including weekends Ability to float between departments, units, and facilities as neededDescription: The position involves working in a catheterization laboratory with an average daily census of 4 procedures per lab. The registered nurse will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a strong skill set in various catheterization techniques and cardiac interventions. Experience in monitoring patients during procedures and managing sedation is essential. The registered nurse will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. An understanding of infection control practices and emergency protocols is crucial. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This role may require floating within scope to meet unit and facility needs. Weekend availability and participation in on-call shifts are required.