Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath LabAs a Registered Nurse in the Cath Lab, you prepare patients for catheterization and interventional procedures, monitor vital signs and hemodynamics, and assist physicians during interventions. You work as part of an invasive procedure team in a hospital setting, coordinating peri-procedural care and post-procedure recovery.ResponsibilitiesPrepare patients for interventional procedures, verify consent, labs, and imaging ordersAssist with catheterization, stent placement, balloon angioplasty, and device deploymentMonitor hemodynamics and telemetry, manage sterile field, and ensure equipment readinessAdminister moderate sedation and monitor patient response in collaboration with the procedural teamDocument procedure notes, medications given, and post-procedure instructions in the EHRCollaborate with cardiology, radiology technologists, anesthesia, and nursing staffProvide post-procedure education and participate in discharge planning as appropriateQualificationsEducation: BSN preferred; ADN or nursing diploma with relevant peri-procedural experience may be consideredLicensure: Current, active Registered Nurse license in the United StatesCertifications:Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Experience or Skills: Experience in a hospital cath lab or interventional suite; strong telemetry interpretation; proficiency with sterile technique and procedural equipment; ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environmentExperienceRecent clinical experience in the cath lab, interventional cardiology, or similar peri-procedural settingExperience with cardiovascular monitoring, arterial/venous access, and post-procedural careExperience collaborating with cardiology physicians, technologists, and nursing teamsDocumented ability to manage multiple patients and priorities in a procedural environmentPreferredAdditional interventional nursing certifications or cardiovascular specializationExperience with EP or interventional device workflowsFamiliarity with EPIC or other major EHR systemsWork EnvironmentWork is performed in the hospital Cath Lab alongside physicians, technologists, and anesthesia in a fast-paced, procedure-focused unit. Shift patterns may include days, evenings, and on-call coverage; strict adherence to sterile technique and radiation safety protocols is required. Documentation occurs in the electronic health record, with collaboration across multiple disciplines to ensure patient safety and efficient turnover.